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DA04 VHR

2004 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

163,767 mi
Last recorded163,767 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 VHR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 163,767 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 163,715 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 143,556 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 143,556 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 121,835 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 103,098 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively faces n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 103,097 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings arm to rack excessive movement (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively faces n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 90,973 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt os/ns/central ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ns/Os rear frontarm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 83,603 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 83,400 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 75,934 miles

handbrake only just met 16% efficiency

Pass 25 Jan 2018 66,823 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 61,715 miles

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 20 Jan 2016 56,687 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 48,636 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 48,635 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 41,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jan 2014 41,392 miles

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

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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 33,034 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 31,716 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 31,710 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 29,926 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 27,460 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 27,460 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2009 23,065 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 19,885 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 16,765 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 16,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DA04 VHR is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DA04 VHR, 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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DA04 VHR is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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