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CU54 ONZ

2004 Volvo XC90

Black Gas bi-fuel 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,805 mi
Last recorded168,805 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 ONZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 168,805 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 168,802 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 157,895 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 157,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 151,189 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 151,150 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 144,984 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 144,983 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f amber side marker lamp not illuminating

Fail 26 Nov 2014 125,839 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 125,839 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 111,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knocking on front end but no fault found

Pass 23 Dec 2013 111,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knocking on front end but no fault found

Pass 14 Sep 2012 93,422 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 83,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front mud flap loose

nearside front tyre no tread on outer edge

nearside rear wheel rim dented

noise from both rear wheels, from inside rear brake discs on rotation.

offside handbrake low effort

Fail 15 Sep 2011 83,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

nearside front mud flap loose

nearside front tyre no tread on outer edge

nearside rear wheel rim dented

noise from both rear wheels, from inside rear brake discs on rotation.

offside handbrake low effort

Pass 20 Sep 2010 73,564 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 73,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 59,326 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 48,764 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 48,740 miles

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

o/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2007 43,465 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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CU54 ONZ is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,922cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CU54 ONZ, 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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CU54 ONZ is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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