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BT04 NGU

2004 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,631 mi
Last recorded174,631 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 NGU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 174,631 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 163,813 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 163,813 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 153,325 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 153,320 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 142,886 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 131,932 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 131,932 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 120,296 miles

front lower suspension arm rear voided bushes starting to split

front tyre tread @ approx 2 mm depth

o/side rear tyre tread @ approx 2 mm depth

Fail 20 Jun 2011 120,296 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front lower suspension arm rear voided bushes starting to split

front tyre tread @ approx 2 mm depth

o/side rear tyre tread @ approx 2 mm depth

Pass 21 Jun 2010 110,779 miles

front lower suspension arm voided bushes stsrting to split

oil leak @ front of car

Fail 17 Jun 2010 110,746 miles

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

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

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

front lower suspension arm voided bushes stsrting to split

n/side front tyre treasd @ 2.5 mm

n/side rear tyre tread @ 2 mm

oil leak @ front of car

Pass 18 Jun 2009 98,321 miles

front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

front tyres approaching 2mm tread depth

n/side rear tyre just above failure limit

o/side rear tyre approx 3mm tread depth

rear row of seats / belts unavailable for inspection

Pass 31 Mar 2008 82,060 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 58,328 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 58,327 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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BT04 NGU is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BT04 NGU, 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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BT04 NGU is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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