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BJ54 YFU

2004 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

151,787 mi
Last recorded151,787 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 YFU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 151,787 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 146,840 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 140,040 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 140,040 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2016 130,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 May 2016 130,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 125,567 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 120,064 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 120,064 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 106,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f fog lamp not working

Fail 10 Oct 2013 106,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 12 Oct 2012 98,508 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 98,508 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 85,571 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 85,571 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 76,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front fog lamp not working

Fail 22 Sep 2010 76,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 1 Oct 2009 70,662 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 70,619 miles

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

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

n/s mirror inscure.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 64,151 miles

Both Front wish bone rear bushes deteriuorating

Both Rear seats placed in stowed position

Off Side Centre row seat placed in stowed position

Pass 10 Sep 2007 46,933 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 YFU is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YFU, 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 YFU is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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