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EX53 SFN

2004 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,254 mi
Last recorded142,254 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 SFN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 142,254 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 142,254 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 130,952 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever little reserve travel

Rear subframe bushes slightly worn

various corrosion underbody and undersealed

Pass 5 Dec 2019 129,142 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake little reserve travel

rear subframe bushes slightly worn

various corrosion underbody and undersealed

Pass 30 Nov 2018 127,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2017 124,954 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 124,954 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 122,682 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 121,599 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 117,079 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 117,079 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 111,719 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 111,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 98,594 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 88,031 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side rear wheel bearing slighty noisy

Fail 17 Jun 2011 88,031 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side rear wheel bearing slighty noisy

Pass 24 Jul 2010 78,573 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 60,554 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 60,538 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 50,051 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 38,456 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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EX53 SFN is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EX53 SFN, 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 EX53 SFN registered?

EX53 SFN is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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The MOT history for EX53 SFN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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