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FA54 PBZ

2004 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

210,720 mi
Last recorded210,720 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 PBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 210,720 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 186,986 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 167,314 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 137,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 135,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 135,843 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 131,536 miles

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

Offside Head light misting over

Offside Rear Light lens cracked

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 131,536 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit plate 1.55. Car reading of 3.54 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Head light misting over

Offside Rear Light lens cracked

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 120,880 miles

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

Offside Head light misted over

Offside Rear Lamp crack but not showing white light to the rear

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 120,880 miles

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

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

Offside Head light misted over

Offside Rear Lamp crack but not showing white light to the rear

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 109,654 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 98,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 98,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 87,250 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 74,623 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 74,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 61,292 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 56,610 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 49,856 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 43,984 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 36,386 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 29,393 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 23,763 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 17,130 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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FA54 PBZ is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FA54 PBZ, 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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FA54 PBZ is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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