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CF54 VBJ

2004 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

200,401 mi
Last recorded200,401 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 VBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 200,401 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 200,309 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 200,309 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 186,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 173,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 173,500 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 Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 166,037 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 166,037 miles

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

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 158,951 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

rear suspension trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 8 May 2019 158,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

rear suspension trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 3 May 2018 149,320 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 149,320 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 141,152 miles

front and rear lower arm bushes worn badly

front brake discs corroded and worn

headlamp lenses fading

rear trailing arm bushes worn badly

Fail 25 May 2017 141,152 miles

front and rear lower arm bushes worn badly

front brake discs corroded and worn

headlamp lenses fading

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

rear trailing arm bushes worn badly

Pass 2 Feb 2016 131,097 miles

both front lower arm bushes worn badly

both rear tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2015 122,583 miles

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Fail 12 Feb 2015 122,583 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 10 Dec 2013 110,958 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 97,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 97,241 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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 31 Jan 2012 86,577 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 86,577 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 85,610 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 77,447 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)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 66,314 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 55,719 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 55,618 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wear on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2007 39,746 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 39,746 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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CF54 VBJ is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 CF54 VBJ, 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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CF54 VBJ is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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