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BG54 MXR

2004 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,106 mi
Last recorded183,106 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 MXR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 183,106 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 183,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 170,157 miles

Both Headlights Starting To Mist Up

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking Brake Performance Only Just Met

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both With Offside Really Bad ()

Rear Section On Exhaust Front Mounting Points, One Has Corroded Away From Exhaust

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Trailing Arms Front Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray And Rack Boot Should Be Removed To Check Offside Steering Rack End Has Has Lots Of Play

Fail 5 Jul 2018 170,157 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both Headlights Starting To Mist Up

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both With Offside Really Bad ()

Rear Section On Exhaust Front Mounting Points, One Has Corroded Away From Exhaust

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Trailing Arms Front Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray And Rack Boot Should Be Removed To Check Offside Steering Rack End Has Has Lots Of Play

Pass 22 Jun 2017 156,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

one rear exhaust mount broke.system still adequitly suported

Fail 21 Jun 2017 156,854 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

one rear exhaust mount broke.system still adequitly suported

Pass 14 Jan 2016 138,784 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 127,415 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 116,408 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 107,587 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nsf tyre has a cut in outer wall

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Oct 2011 99,603 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

chips in screen

Pass 2 Nov 2010 92,607 miles

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 13 Nov 2009 84,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Nov 2009 84,325 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 73,362 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 73,362 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 48,708 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 45,002 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Volvo XC90?

Based on 1,122,947 MOT tests across 82,375 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
8,281
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
82,375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,030
position lamp(s) not working 22,417
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,465
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,860
Registration plate lamp not working 14,842
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BG54 MXR is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 105,624 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo XC90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,030 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG54 MXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC90 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo XC90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG54 MXR is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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