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BL04 UVJ

2004 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,906 mi
Last recorded162,906 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 UVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 162,906 miles

Front Brake Disc Rusty

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake Disc Rusty

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 162,904 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake Disc Rusty

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake Disc Rusty

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 157,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 152,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle has engine cover and under tray fitted so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Fail 22 Jun 2020 152,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Size 235/60 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle has engine cover and under tray fitted so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 4 Jun 2019 146,756 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 138,118 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 127,405 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under shield fitted to vehicle so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 20 May 2016 118,606 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 118,606 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 109,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre low on tread

o/s/f tyre low on tread

Pass 23 May 2014 100,006 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 100,003 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 92,561 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2012 84,477 miles

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

front n/s fog lamp not working

service due

Pass 4 May 2011 75,859 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 75,858 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 67,223 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 67,202 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2009 58,541 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 46,871 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 36,811 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 UVJ is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UVJ, 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 UVJ is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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