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CA54 APO

2004 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

165,612 mi
Last recorded165,612 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 APO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 165,612 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 165,612 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached both sides (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2024 162,559 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 162,559 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 159,048 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all inc trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 159,048 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides opaque (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all inc trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 156,194 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 153,230 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 153,230 miles

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 149,987 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 1 Oct 2020 149,987 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Sep 2019 144,615 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 142,199 miles

Brake discs slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring mounting arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring mount arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 140,828 miles

Front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2017 140,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2016 135,593 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 14 Oct 2016 135,593 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 22 Oct 2015 131,194 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 127,632 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 121,444 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 112,680 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 100,750 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 87,974 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 69,268 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs worn and corroded on inner edges

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 18 Dec 2008 52,873 miles

ADVISE ALL B/DISCS CORRODED OUTER CERCUMFERENCE

ADVISE REAR B/DISCS OUTER FACES CORRODED & CLOSE TO PITTING

Pass 4 Jan 2008 40,484 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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CA54 APO is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CA54 APO, 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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CA54 APO is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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