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BL04 UVC

2004 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,609 mi
Last recorded167,609 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 UVC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 167,609 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

Pass 20 Sep 2021 156,533 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs lipped and corroded

Headlamp lens cloudy

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside steering inner tie rod slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear suspension bushes perished and cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2020 147,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides upper and lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade defective

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 147,860 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides upper and lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade defective

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

Pass 2 May 2019 135,742 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 127,060 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel parking brake efficincy just above pass needs investigation (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Apr 2018 127,060 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel parking brake efficincy just above pass needs investigation (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 May 2017 123,988 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 123,551 miles

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 112,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 May 2016 112,311 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 88,210 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 88,139 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2013 78,235 miles

centre exhaust mounting brackets corroded off exhaust

Fail 22 May 2013 78,211 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting brackets corroded off exhaust

Pass 27 Mar 2012 68,964 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 68,499 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 52,325 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 52,325 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 42,995 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 32,619 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)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner areas of tread, possible alignment fault present

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres heavilly stepped on outer and inner areas of tread, advise replacement

Pass 29 May 2007 20,564 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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BL04 UVC is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BL04 UVC, 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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BL04 UVC is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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