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BT54 RHE

2004 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

168,207 mi
Last recorded168,207 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 RHE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 168,207 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear underside corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2021 161,194 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake just met the limits 17%

Fail 15 Sep 2021 161,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake just met the limits 17%

Pass 16 Sep 2020 152,794 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake just met the limits 16%

Pass 19 Sep 2019 145,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

vague pattern headlights

Fail 5 Sep 2019 145,304 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to front exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm./tiebar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm /tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

vague pattern headlights

Pass 18 Sep 2018 133,105 miles

Headlamps vague

Fail 12 Sep 2018 133,089 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamps vague

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 121,418 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 117,002 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 116,997 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Electronic stability system component missing (3.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 108,969 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Oct 2014 100,107 miles

Wear noted in off side front steerig arm

off side rear tyre is under inflated

Fail 7 Oct 2014 100,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Wear noted in off side front steerig arm

off side rear tyre is under inflated

Pass 3 Oct 2013 92,203 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 92,203 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 84,163 miles

Both front steering arms on end of steering rack have lift in them when steering is rocked

Centre exhaust is touching rear anti roll bar

Fail 2 Oct 2012 84,163 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Both front steering arms on end of steering rack have lift in them when steering is rocked

Centre exhaust is touching rear anti roll bar

Pass 11 Oct 2011 76,295 miles

Front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner edge

Monitor wear on rear tyres

Upper engine stabiliser is worn

Fail 11 Oct 2011 76,295 miles

Front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner edge

Monitor wear on rear tyres

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Upper engine stabiliser is worn

Pass 7 Oct 2010 72,055 miles

Has CAM BELT been replaced?

Fail 5 Oct 2010 72,055 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 65,455 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 58,054 miles

Front pads required in 6 - 8 months

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 58,054 miles

Front pads required in 6 - 8 months

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 47,230 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 RHE is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BT54 RHE, 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 RHE is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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