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BV04 YKB

2004 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

176,436 mi
Last recorded176,436 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 YKB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 176,436 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 172,228 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 172,223 miles

Central Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 167,064 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 160,347 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 160,347 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 157,738 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 157,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 146,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 137,257 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 137,257 miles

Central Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 129,481 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 129,480 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 120,438 miles

only just passed h/brake efficiency may need further investigation in future

rear suspension bushes slightly worn

slight play in rack ends / slight knock

Fail 20 Jun 2016 120,438 miles

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

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

rear suspension bushes slightly worn

slight play in rack ends / slight knock

Pass 22 May 2015 110,923 miles

front discs worn

h/light aims poor / lights faded

knock from rack

play in rack

rear suspension arm bushes slightly worn

Fail 21 May 2015 110,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front discs worn

h/light aims poor / lights faded

knock from rack

play in rack

rear suspension arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 29 May 2014 103,291 miles

front pads look low + discs slightly worn

headlights faded / aims slightly poor

play in rack ends

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 28 May 2014 103,291 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front pads look low + discs slightly worn

headlights faded / aims slightly poor

play in rack ends

rear pads slightly low + discs slightly worn

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jun 2013 95,970 miles

headlights slightly faded / aims slightly poor

play in rack ends

Fail 5 Jun 2013 95,969 miles

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

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

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

headlights slightly faded / aims slightly poor

play in rack ends

Pass 6 Jun 2012 85,974 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 81,203 miles

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

Steering rack operation noisey, advise further investigation.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 64,996 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 51,861 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 42,657 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 34,298 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 27,217 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BV04 YKB is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BV04 YKB, 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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BV04 YKB is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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