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DG54 AKX

2004 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

176,878 mi
Last recorded176,878 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 AKX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 176,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn ON the legal limit

parking brake long travel- only just met requirements

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2024 167,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60X18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60X18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 156,940 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

steering slightly heavy

Pass 29 Jan 2022 144,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 138,560 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 138,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 133,058 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 133,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 131,190 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 131,190 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 126,070 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 126,070 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 120,613 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 120,613 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 114,474 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 105,550 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 97,277 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 86,848 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 86,818 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 77,777 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 77,471 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 70,005 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 59,721 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 49,265 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,961 miles

slight play o/s rack

Pass 12 Sep 2007 25,304 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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DG54 AKX is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 DG54 AKX, 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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DG54 AKX is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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