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FA04 VYB

2004 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

205,207 mi
Last recorded205,207 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 VYB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 205,207 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear underbody corroison

Pass 28 Jul 2025 202,925 miles

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

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

Rear underbody corrosion

front and rear suspension corroding

Fail 28 Jul 2025 202,921 miles

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

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

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

Rear underbody corrosion

front and rear suspension corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2024 199,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer seatbelt buckle hard to release

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension corroding

enging and underbody covers fitted

vehicle tested as having 5 seats rear two seatbelts not tested

Fail 2 Aug 2024 199,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer seatbelt buckle hard to release

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension corroding

enging and underbody covers fitted

vehicle tested as having 5 seats rear two seatbelts not tested

Pass 25 Jul 2023 197,524 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

rear suspension components have surface rust

Pass 20 Jul 2022 194,857 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 194,854 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside & offside lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside & offside deterioirated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside brake binding

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 191,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 188,198 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 186,531 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front headlight deteriorated

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 182,268 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 176,076 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 169,582 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 169,582 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 162,859 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 153,764 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 153,764 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 145,691 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 136,352 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 128,260 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 120,001 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 120,001 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 112,926 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 93,894 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 93,894 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 80,837 miles

can not check nsr seat belt seat down

osr tyre is geting low 3mm

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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FA04 VYB is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FA04 VYB, 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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FA04 VYB is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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