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DG52 EEG

2004 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

154,995 mi
Last recorded154,995 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 EEG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 154,995 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 154,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn dust cover also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering malfunctioning not working properly at maneuvering speed (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

srs malfunction on dash

Pass 13 Dec 2024 145,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

srs malfunction message on dash

Fail 13 Dec 2024 145,917 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

srs malfunction message on dash

Fail 24 Sep 2024 143,637 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

SRS malfunction message displayed on dash board.

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 135,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 135,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 128,686 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 128,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 122,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Power Steering Working Correctly, Intermittent Heavy Steering

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 118,613 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 118,613 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 108,387 miles

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

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

dip beam images poor

front pads getting low

park brake travel

Fail 18 Jun 2019 108,386 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

dip beam images poor

front pads getting low

park brake travel

Pass 13 Jun 2018 99,939 miles

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

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

possible abs fault or front disc and pad flutuation

steering slightly stiff

Fail 13 Jun 2018 99,939 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

possible abs fault or front disc and pad flutuation

steering slightly stiff

Pass 13 Jun 2017 95,615 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 89,862 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 83,529 miles

Near side front tyre has cut on outer wall.

Near side front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 77,530 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 70,966 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 70,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 64,632 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 57,023 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 57,021 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 49,400 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 37,107 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 25 Apr 2008 30,089 miles

Nearside rear tyre is on 2mm. Offside front tyre is on 3mm. Advise front brakes are inspected in approx 6-7,000 miles.

Pass 16 May 2007 23,639 miles

Drivers door strap A pillar bolt is loose. Top engine stabiliser bush is splitting. Rear brake disc on nearside has very slight surface corrosion.

Fail 16 May 2007 23,639 miles

Drivers door strap A pillar bolt is loose. Top engine stabiliser bush is splitting. Rear brake disc on nearside has very slight surface corrosion.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DG52 EEG is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 DG52 EEG, 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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DG52 EEG is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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