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BU54 XTL

2004 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

184,534 mi
Last recorded184,534 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 XTL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 184,534 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front engine covers

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

vehicle under body very dirty and muddy

Pass 30 Oct 2023 170,089 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 164,426 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 157,124 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 157,124 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 155,580 miles

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 148,830 miles

Some suspension components corroded.

Fail 31 Oct 2019 148,827 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Some suspension components corroded.

Fail 4 Oct 2019 148,826 miles

Lower Exhaust silencer insecure Bracket corroded away and rest of system corroded on joints. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens clouded. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens clouded. (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) Steering rack worn. (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) Steering rack worn. (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Under body and suspension components corroded.

Pass 2 Oct 2018 143,862 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 138,837 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 133,941 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 128,392 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 122,652 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 114,625 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

number plates in car are show plates

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Fail 19 Sep 2013 114,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

number plates in car are show plates

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 22 Sep 2012 106,000 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 93,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s and o/s front discs worn

Fail 18 Aug 2011 93,216 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s and o/s front discs worn

Pass 15 Sep 2010 82,111 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 82,111 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 68,775 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 68,775 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 53,026 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 34,787 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 34,787 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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BU54 XTL is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BU54 XTL, 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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BU54 XTL is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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