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DK53 FTE

2004 Volvo XC90

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,044 mi
Last recorded163,044 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 FTE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 163,044 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside+Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 154,732 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 154,732 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 147,066 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 137,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 137,514 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 9 Jul 2014 134,099 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 125,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 30 May 2012 113,255 miles

all suspension bushes show general age and wear

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn and corroded

o/s/r seat belt has a small nick and slightly frayed

warning light illuminated on dash ?

Fail 29 May 2012 113,255 miles

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

all suspension bushes show general age and wear

both rear tyres getting close to wear bars

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn and corroded

n/s/f tyre on legal limmit

n/s/r tyre possible punchure and slightly fevered

o/s/f track rod end has play (just meets pass)

o/s/f tyre just above legal limmit

o/s/r seat belt has a small nick and slightly frayed

o/s/r wheel has noise when rotated possible inboard shoes

warning light illuminated on dash ?

Pass 16 Jun 2011 105,045 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 105,044 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

All seat belt latches getting stiff

All suspension shows general age & wear

All tyres getting close to limit & nail in Nearside rear tyre

Drivers seat belt starting to fray

Front brake discs worn

Offside rear parke brake could be better

Rear exhaust very slight blow & system corroded

Slight play in both sides rear lower hub / mount bushes

Unable to test rear row seat belts due to seats not in testable position

Pass 18 May 2010 92,869 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 81,608 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 81,608 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 62,442 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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DK53 FTE is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DK53 FTE, 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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What year was DK53 FTE registered?

DK53 FTE is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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