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BJ54 YGC

2004 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,647 mi
Last recorded160,647 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 YGC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 160,647 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 160,647 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 159,866 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear slight bind on brake/parking brake

Fail 30 Jan 2024 159,865 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear slight bind on brake/parking brake

Pass 10 Jan 2023 156,833 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 153,820 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub frame. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion found around the rear end of vehicle in many places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 150,806 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Corrosion all over rear subframe but not seriously weakened.

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded around joint to pipe and has slight gas leak.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on rear underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 147,843 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 141,018 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 141,017 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 132,448 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 122,763 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 113,167 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 113,167 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 102,334 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 94,104 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 94,100 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 85,487 miles

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

o/s head lamp beam pattern deteriorating

Pass 21 Nov 2012 85,487 miles

o/s head lamp beam pattern deteriorating

Pass 24 Nov 2011 76,389 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front headlamp beam pattern poor

Fail 24 Nov 2011 76,389 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 18 Nov 2010 65,492 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 65,492 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 54,367 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 42,937 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 30,238 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 YGC is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YGC, 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 YGC is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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