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BV04 YKM

2004 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

194,085 mi
Last recorded194,085 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 YKM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 194,085 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also rear lower radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner cv gaitor leaking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2020 186,475 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 179,135 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 179,131 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 169,149 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 169,148 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 160,062 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 149,999 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 139,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Park brake only just meets required effort

Pass 21 Feb 2014 128,368 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 128,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 119,111 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 107,035 miles

Handbrake only just meets minimum efficiency

Pass 28 Feb 2011 95,756 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 95,744 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 95,602 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 81,478 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 68,853 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 68,853 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 55,308 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 55,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 41,037 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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BV04 YKM is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BV04 YKM, 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 YKM is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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