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BL53 RXN

2004 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

151,001 mi
Last recorded151,001 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 RXN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 151,001 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 137,086 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 11 Oct 2018 137,084 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

rear exhaust box deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 27 Sep 2017 152,251 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 152,251 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 113,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2016 113,183 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2015 100,474 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 90,446 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 78,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

outer edge of nearside rear tyre is worn.

Fail 3 Jan 2013 78,888 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

outer edge of nearside rear tyre is worn.

Pass 14 Jan 2012 73,045 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 73,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 63,076 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 63,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 53,746 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 53,744 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 53,740 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Radius arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 45,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Dec 2008 44,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 36,931 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 27,849 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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BL53 RXN is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BL53 RXN, 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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BL53 RXN is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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