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DF53 FWB

2004 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,847 mi
Last recorded174,847 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 FWB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 174,847 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn very low

nearside front fog light not working

offside front lower swivel dust cover is perished

offside rear tyre worn smooth on outside edge and close to legal limit 235/60r18

oil on minimum

rear suspension lower arms inner bushes are perishing

slight play in the steering rack

Fail 11 Sep 2024 174,844 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both lower ball joint dust covers perished

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn very low

nearside front fog light not working

offside rear tyre worn smooth on outside edge and close to legal limit 235/60r18

oil on minimum

rear brake discs are in poor condition and has a grinding noise when spinning the rear wheels

rear suspension lower arms inner bushes are perishing

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 6 Sep 2023 162,072 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2023 162,072 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil level low

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2022 151,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Slight bind

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

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

Oil leaking

Fail 1 Sep 2022 151,487 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Slight bind

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 139,622 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 139,622 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 132,037 miles

Front brake hoses perished

Rear brake discs worn

Slight play in steering system

Pass 21 Aug 2019 122,604 miles

Headlamps dirty

Injectors chuffing

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 112,437 miles

Both headlamps dirty

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 105,145 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 99,900 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 95,238 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 91,713 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 87,172 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 82,087 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 77,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2010 70,603 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 70,603 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 64,714 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in rack offside

Pass 18 Aug 2008 57,631 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on legal limit

offside rear tyre worn on legal limit

Fail 22 Oct 2007 47,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Severe oil leak!

Pass 22 Oct 2007 47,010 miles

Severe oil leak!

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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DF53 FWB is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF53 FWB, 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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DF53 FWB is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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