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BJ54 VKA

2004 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

23,000 mi
Last recorded23,000 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 VKA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 23,000 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 23,000 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 219,932 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2016 201,336 miles

Nearside Rear Inner shoulder heavily worn

Offside Rear Inner worn

Pass 14 Nov 2015 181,662 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 160,080 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 137,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 137,407 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 119,037 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Nov 2012 118,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2011 111,605 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 111,605 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 95,809 miles

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

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

offside front inner cv gaitor leaking

Fail 7 Jan 2011 95,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front inner cv gaitor leaking

Pass 26 Jan 2010 80,263 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 80,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 60,130 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 60,137 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2007 42,728 miles

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 VKA is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BJ54 VKA, 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 VKA is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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