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BJ54 VHV

2004 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

162,797 mi
Last recorded162,797 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 VHV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 162,797 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 162,790 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 150,237 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency low

Fail 30 Mar 2023 150,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency low

Pass 24 Mar 2022 141,777 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2021 134,435 miles

Both headlight lenses deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2021 134,435 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both headlight lenses deteriorated

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 125,824 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 125,788 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 1.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both front lower suspension arm front bushes perished/deteriorated

Both rear suspension trailing arm bushes worn/deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tie rod has excessive play, recommend attention soon

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 Mar 2019 119,080 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 110,071 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine covers and under car covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Nov 2016 103,217 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 95,609 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 95,566 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red off side rear (1.3.2e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 89,414 miles

both rear exhaust brakets corroded and broken but still supported

slight play in o/s iner rack joint

Pass 25 Nov 2013 83,183 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres edge wear , rec tracking check/adjust when tyres replaced

Pass 5 Dec 2012 73,979 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 64,651 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 57,524 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 51,941 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 45,362 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 40,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BJ54 VHV is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ54 VHV, 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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BJ54 VHV is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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