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DC54 AEL

2004 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

209,934 mi
Last recorded209,934 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 AEL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 209,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 209,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 201,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush mounting to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush mounting to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 200,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush mounting to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush mounting to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 192,518 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 192,511 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 188,160 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 184,221 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers obscuring some components

under covers obscuring some components

Fail 30 Oct 2019 184,221 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers obscuring some components

under covers obscuring some components

Pass 8 Nov 2018 176,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers obscuring some components

exhaust heat shield insecure

under covers obscuring some components

Fail 6 Nov 2018 176,066 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers obscuring some components

exhaust heat shield insecure

under covers obscuring some components

Pass 7 Nov 2017 164,121 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

auxilary drive belt / pulleys require attention

chips in windscreen

engine cover and under tray fitted

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot

o/s/r lense damaged

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 157,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 148,291 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 141,818 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 134,015 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 121,576 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 110,565 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 103,187 miles

ADVISE NEAR SIDE FRONT INNER DRIVE SHAFT GAITER LEAKING

Pass 19 May 2010 93,056 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 93,054 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2009 89,023 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 89,023 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 81,992 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 76,669 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 76,669 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5 mm

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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DC54 AEL is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DC54 AEL, 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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DC54 AEL is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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