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CX53 FWA

2004 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

183,596 mi
Last recorded183,596 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 FWA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 183,596 miles

All coil springs corroded

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

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak

Propshaft missing

Fail 23 Jun 2020 183,590 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (no beam image) (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

All coil springs corroded

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

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak

Propshaft missing

Pass 5 Mar 2019 178,341 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 178,338 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 168,667 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres showing signs of wear.

Fail 4 Dec 2017 168,667 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside front and both rear tyres showing signs of wear.

Pass 5 Dec 2016 161,766 miles

Oil leak ()

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

heat shield insercure

Pass 18 Dec 2015 159,449 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 159,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

covers fitted obscuring outer body sills

tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Sep 2015 159,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 148,627 miles

A little corrosion starting on rear subframe

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front lower arm bushings a little worn

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

Rear tyres a little worn on edges

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 148,627 miles

A little corrosion starting on rear subframe

Front lower arm bushings a little worn

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

Rear tyres a little worn on edges

Pass 7 Oct 2013 137,400 miles

Grinding type noise from steering wheel area

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 1 Oct 2013 137,069 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Grinding type noise from steering wheel area

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)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 126,023 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 125,807 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 115,054 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s rear disc has some of the case hardening worn away but does not affect the brakes performance.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 115,054 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s rear disc has some of the case hardening worn away but does not affect the brakes performance.

Fail 20 Dec 2010 107,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 107,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2010 97,840 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 78,886 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 56,654 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 43,425 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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CX53 FWA is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CX53 FWA, 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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CX53 FWA is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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