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CU53 VPY

2004 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

107,780 mi
Last recorded107,780 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 VPY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 107,780 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 100,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 95,142 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 95,136 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 92,445 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 92,441 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 85,944 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 82,427 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 71,277 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 64,997 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 58,517 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 51,178 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 46,331 miles

no smoke emitted on BET test

Pass 3 Jan 2014 42,487 miles

no smoke emitted on BET test

Pass 4 Jan 2013 39,952 miles

no smoke emitted on BET test

Pass 9 Jan 2012 35,197 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 29,814 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 26,223 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 22,898 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 18,587 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 14,008 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 VPY is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CU53 VPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU53 VPY registered?

CU53 VPY is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is CU53 VPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 VPY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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