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BW04 ZCA

2004 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,702 mi
Last recorded126,702 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 ZCA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 126,702 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 126,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 125,359 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 125,359 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 125,121 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 125,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 122,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 120,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 116,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 106,833 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 102,967 miles

both front tyres low on tread 235/60/18 103v

Fail 12 Jul 2017 102,965 miles

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

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

both front tyres low on tread 235/60/18 103v

Pass 22 Jul 2016 96,667 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 96,667 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 92,146 miles

Both headlights deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 84,824 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 84,824 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 77,823 miles

rear exhaust mount broken away from exhaust

Fail 1 Jul 2013 77,823 miles

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

rear exhaust mount broken away from exhaust

Pass 6 Jul 2012 72,133 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear low

nearside front wishbone rear bush starting to split

offside front tyre starting to wear low

offside front wishbone rear bush starting to split

Fail 29 Jun 2012 71,968 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 65,705 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 57,013 miles

both n/s and o/s axle bushes have slight movement

o/s steering arm has play in ball joint

Pass 20 Jul 2009 48,223 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 48,223 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 39,481 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 34,712 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 34,712 miles

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

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

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 ZCA 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 64.3%.

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 ZCA, 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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What year was BW04 ZCA registered?

BW04 ZCA is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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The MOT history for BW04 ZCA shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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