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CU53 RYM

2004 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

147,859 mi
Last recorded147,859 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 RYM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 147,859 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 147,120 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 146,330 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 146,330 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 143,474 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 140,477 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 140,477 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected damaged (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2020 139,270 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 137,968 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 129,723 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 129,712 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2017 127,756 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 127,756 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 126,957 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 126,957 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 124,712 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 124,710 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 113,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 107,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 107,378 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 101,400 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 101,358 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 97,304 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 90,541 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 90,541 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 7 Jan 2010 81,320 miles

corrosion on inner edges of both front discs

Pass 5 Jan 2009 68,247 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 55,070 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 42,178 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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CU53 RYM is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 CU53 RYM, 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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CU53 RYM is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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