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FA54 REU

2004 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

253,426 mi
Last recorded253,426 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 253,426 miles

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside and offside rear sub-frame mounting areas corroded

Nearside front and offside front lower suspension arm, inner, rear mountings perished

Nearside front and offside front suspension springs corroded

Nearside rear and offside rear trailing arm, forward mountings, aged and perished but not resulting in excessive movement at time of test. Attention soon

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear anti-roll bar corroded

Rear shock absorber rubber mountings and rear suspension arm mountings perished and aged.

Rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2021 243,586 miles

Both front suspension springs corroded

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Attention soon (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside front lower suspension arm, inner, rear mounting perishing

Nearside rear and offside rear trailing arm forward mountings badly perished and starting to seperate but no excessive movement. Attention soon

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside front side marker lamp not working

Rear sub-frame and sub-frame mounting areas corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2020 232,168 miles

Horn requires attention

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Camera ()

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

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

Nearside front marker lamp not working

Nearside rear and offside rear trailing arm forward mountings badly perished and starting to seperate but no excessive movement

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear sub-frame and rear cross member corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2020 232,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Horn requires attention

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Camera ()

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

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

Nearside front marker lamp not working

Nearside rear and offside rear trailing arm forward mountings badly perished and starting to seperate but no excessive movement

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear sub-frame and rear cross member corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2019 219,599 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm front bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 219,596 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim too low n/s/f main beam too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking top pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Side repeater likely to become detached n/s (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected lack of fluid (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high n/s/f dip beam too high adj at test (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm front bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 202,442 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 185,121 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 164,856 miles

7 pin trailer sockets fitted

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2016 164,823 miles

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

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

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

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

7 pin trailer sockets fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2015 153,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear wiper blade not clearing screen

Fail 3 Aug 2015 153,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear wiper blade not clearing screen

Pass 3 Jun 2014 137,930 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 137,861 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 126,412 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 126,412 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 114,543 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 24 May 2012 114,543 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2011 104,617 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 104,617 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 94,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 94,437 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 94,329 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 70,057 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 69,840 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 41,434 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 REU is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FA54 REU, 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 REU is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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