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BT04 XMX

2004 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,303 mi
Last recorded174,303 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 XMX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 174,303 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 148,041 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 148,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 145,289 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 135,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 127,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 124,751 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 124,751 miles

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear 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 27 Jun 2012 115,678 miles

alloy wheels damaged

dents to n/s/f wing

n/s/f running light inop

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 27 Jun 2012 115,676 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

alloy wheels damaged

dents to n/s/f wing

n/s/f running light inop

o/s/f tyre worn edges

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2011 106,993 miles

N/S/F Wing damaged.

Fail 29 Jun 2011 106,993 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F Wing damaged.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 97,684 miles

both front brake discs showing corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2010 97,684 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs showing corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2009 90,746 miles

multiple nails/screws in tread of n/s/r tyre

wipers smearing screen , o/s/f side light dim , engine oil level low/engine breathing heavily through dip stick tube , front brake discs heavily pitted/worn , n/s/r tyre presure low , suspension bushes cracking & flexing under load

Fail 29 Jun 2009 90,746 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

multiple nails/screws in tread of n/s/r tyre

wipers smearing screen , o/s/f side light dim , engine oil level low/engine breathing heavily through dip stick tube , front brake discs heavily pitted/worn , n/s/r tyre presure low , suspension bushes cracking & flexing under load

Pass 13 Jun 2008 81,234 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 81,215 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 64,612 miles

wear front brake discs BORDERLINE

wear front tyres

Fail 10 May 2007 64,612 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

wear front brake discs borderline

wear front tyres

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 XMX is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XMX, 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 XMX is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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