MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
253,426 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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))
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))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
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)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo XC90?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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