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BP53 LFG

2004 Volvo XC90

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

110,728 mi
Last recorded110,728 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 LFG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 110,728 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2015 110,728 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 110,692 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

passenger seats missing at time of test

Pass 22 Sep 2014 97,018 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 85,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f marker light inop.

n/s/rear tyre worn low inner and outer edges

o/s/rear tyre worn low inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2013 85,320 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f marker light inop.

n/s/rear tyre worn low inner and outer edges

o/s/rear tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2012 78,040 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 77,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 61,977 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 61,977 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 53,321 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 40,344 miles

slight split in inner side wall of tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2009 32,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Knocking noise from steering when rocked side to side during test recommend having checked for fault NOTE: full engine covers fitted to top and bottom limiting view

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 22,025 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 22,024 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 15,465 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 15,465 miles

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

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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BP53 LFG is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BP53 LFG, 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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BP53 LFG is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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