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BW04 LXG

2004 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,575 mi
Last recorded170,575 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 LXG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 170,575 miles

Nearside Front oil leak around gearbox bell housing

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on inner tred (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 161,374 miles

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corrosion

corrosion on suspension and bushes

Fail 8 Oct 2019 161,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corrosion

corrosion on suspension and bushes

Pass 2 Oct 2018 149,587 miles

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

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

corrosion under car and springs

hand brake weak low

some suspension bushes worn split

Fail 2 Oct 2018 149,587 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working fitted new bulb (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

corrosion under car and springs

hand brake weak low

some suspension bushes worn split

Pass 10 Oct 2017 136,117 miles

front brake discs corroded and lipped

front pads wearing low

Fail 29 Sep 2017 136,116 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlamp lens badly deteriorated (1.8.B.1)

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

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

Central Rear poor handbrake effort recorded

front brake discs corroded and lipped

front pads wearing low

Pass 29 Sep 2016 123,961 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 123,949 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2015 110,693 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 110,693 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 97,857 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 84,624 miles

exhaust mounting broken

Fail 20 Sep 2013 84,624 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 22 Sep 2012 73,745 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 73,745 miles

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

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

Nearside front suspension gaiter deteriorated

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 63,419 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 53,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 42,621 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 34,222 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 26,721 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 26,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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BW04 LXG is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BW04 LXG, 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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BW04 LXG is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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