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FA54 VRU

2004 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

179,108 mi
Last recorded179,108 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 VRU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 179,108 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

o/s front antiroll bar link slight play

Pass 26 Jul 2018 176,795 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 174,733 miles

Rear pads getting low

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement All round (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 171,494 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 164,144 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 161,831 miles

CUT IN N/S/F SIDE WALL

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 161,731 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 159,105 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 156,680 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 156,680 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 150,119 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 124,404 miles

all four tyres uneven wear,worn on edges.

Fail 21 Sep 2009 124,404 miles

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

all four tyres uneven wear,worn on edges.

Pass 22 Sep 2008
Fail 22 Sep 2008 102,112 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 76,576 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 76,188 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 VRU is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VRU, 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 VRU is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 9 October 2004.

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