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BT54 HCZ

2004 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

175,870 mi
Last recorded175,870 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 HCZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 175,870 miles

Front lower suspension arms - all bushes cracking

Handbrake efficiency level only just met

O/side number plate lamp not working

Rear suspension - various bushes perishing/cracking

Slight bind on n/side rear brake

Slight play in both inner steering rack inner joints

Pass 24 Aug 2019 171,942 miles

Front lower arm rear bushes cracking

Imbalance of 28% on rear footbrake (n/side lowest)

Parking brake only just meets minimum efficiency

Slight bind on n/side rear brake

Slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 3 Sep 2018 167,998 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm both bushes deteriorated

Steering rack worn

parking brake only just met efficiency with decelerometer

Pass 1 Sep 2017 163,679 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Aug 2016 159,471 miles

Front tyres o9n 3mm. Parking brake only just meets minimum requirement.

Pass 22 Aug 2015 155,701 miles

Both front tyres approaching legal minimum tread depth.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 151,357 miles

Air filter housing insecure

Offside front tyre curb band cut and repaired with glue.

Offside rear tyre worn on both edges

Fail 27 Aug 2014 151,323 miles

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

Air filter housing insecure

Offside front tyre curb band cut and repaired with glue.

Offside rear tyre worn on both edges

Pass 17 Aug 2013 146,891 miles

N/side rear tyre worn on outer edge.

O/side front tyre worn on inner edge.

Parking brake efficiency only meets minimum requirement.

Slight movement in n/side front lower arm bush and bush starting to split. O/side front lower arm bush starting to split.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 142,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 142,585 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 134,689 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 134,689 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 113,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 113,211 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 93,103 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2010 93,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 71,418 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 55,108 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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BT54 HCZ is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BT54 HCZ, 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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BT54 HCZ is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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