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CB03 JOC

2004 Volvo XC90

Grey Gas bi-fuel 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

199,829 mi
Last recorded199,829 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB03 JOC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 199,829 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 194,416 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 16 Dec 2023 188,873 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 3 Dec 2022 181,579 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 13 Nov 2021 177,204 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

HAND BRAKE ONLY JUST MADE REQUIRED READINGS

Pass 7 Dec 2020 172,505 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 165,114 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 165,114 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 153,058 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 153,053 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 148,674 miles

EML On

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

Front exhaust felix deteriorated

Front headlight lenses misted

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 148,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

EML On

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

Front exhaust felix deteriorated

Front headlight lenses misted

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 140,962 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 140,465 miles

Rear handbrake effort only just met minimum

Pass 17 Oct 2014 135,620 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 135,620 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 121,070 miles

engine management light on.

Fail 2 Jul 2013 121,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

engine management light on.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 100,347 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 100,347 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 86,216 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 86,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 74,759 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre is cut in tread.

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear tyre is cut on outer side wall.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 63,767 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 63,762 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

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

brake fluid will need changing

n/s/f lower arm front bush has play

Pass 5 Nov 2007 47,934 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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CB03 JOC is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,922cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CB03 JOC, 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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CB03 JOC is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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