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DG04 GVF

2004 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

198,293 mi
Last recorded198,293 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 GVF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 198,293 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 198,293 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 197,526 miles

N/S/R tyre worn close to ware markers

Fail 22 Jun 2016 197,525 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S/R tyre worn close to ware markers

Pass 25 Jun 2015 191,616 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 178,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding

Fail 12 Jun 2013 166,082 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 166,082 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 155,428 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 155,428 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 149,958 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 149,958 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 141,047 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON EDGES

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

N/S/R TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jun 2010 141,047 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON EDGES

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

N/S/R TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 119,711 miles

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

both front lower arm bushes age cracking

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2008 93,083 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 66,608 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 66,607 miles

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

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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DG04 GVF is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DG04 GVF, 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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DG04 GVF is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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