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DG04 GWU

2004 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,899 mi
Last recorded160,899 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 160,899 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 21 Sep 2016 160,899 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 151,752 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 148,017 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2014 147,944 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2013 137,791 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2013 137,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 22 Jun 2012 127,694 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 127,693 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 115,655 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 110,129 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 110,129 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 99,576 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 86,860 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 61,397 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 GWU is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GWU, 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 GWU is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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