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BL04 UVH

2004 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

104,443 mi
Last recorded104,443 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 104,443 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear tailgate does not open gained access through back seats

Pass 6 Jul 2013

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise nearside rear tyre has a cut to sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

advise rear exhaust box outer skin poor

Fail 29 Jun 2013 100,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise nearside rear tyre has a cut to sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

advise rear exhaust box outer skin poor

Pass 9 Jul 2012 94,326 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 94,326 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

advise rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2011 86,357 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 86,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2011 86,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 76,353 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 76,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 64,988 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 64,988 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 62,226 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 UVH is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 UVH, 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 UVH is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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