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DG04 GWA

2004 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,249 mi
Last recorded208,249 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 GWA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 208,249 miles

suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2026 208,243 miles

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

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2025 199,771 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 192,532 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 192,527 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt i (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 185,615 miles

handbrake min reg 16%

Pass 3 Feb 2022 178,165 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 178,165 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 172,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 172,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 170,259 miles

oil leak .undertray obstructing view

Fail 10 Feb 2020 170,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

oil leak .undertray obstructing view

Pass 13 Feb 2019 158,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55r19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 158,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 148,204 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 137,108 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 137,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 124,002 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 124,002 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 116,694 miles

Washer Bottle Cap Is Missing

Pass 11 Jan 2014 107,041 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

fuel line tray insecure

n/s/f steering rack giator perishing

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre wear on edges borderline

o/s/f rackend slight play

o/s/r tyre on wear markers

Fail 17 Jan 2013 94,470 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 94,470 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 90,032 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 80,633 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 67,793 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 54,387 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 45,983 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 45,968 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 33,752 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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DG04 GWA is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GWA, 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 GWA is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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