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BV54 VZC

2004 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,450 mi
Last recorded122,450 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 VZC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 122,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Please replace at next earliest convenience. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms connected to rear sub-frame corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 118,491 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 112,989 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 104,443 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 102,865 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 102,857 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 101,741 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 101,740 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Wheel bolt(s) missing 4x (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 May 2016 97,179 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 88,447 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 78,697 miles

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

park assist service required light on dash

Fail 15 May 2014 78,697 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

park assist service required light on dash

Pass 17 May 2013 70,727 miles

both front tyres very slight feathering on inner edges

park assist light on dash

slight play in steering rack

slight roughness on n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 17 May 2012 64,606 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 64,589 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 62,662 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 62,656 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 58,034 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 50,525 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 43,349 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 37,971 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 37,971 miles

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

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

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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BV54 VZC is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BV54 VZC, 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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BV54 VZC is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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