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SY04 VZM

2004 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

230,075 mi
Last recorded230,075 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 VZM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 230,075 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside mirror cover missing

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Sep 2017 230,075 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside mirror cover missing

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 211,779 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear centre seat ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside mirror casing slightly damaged

advise engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2016 211,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear centre seat ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside mirror casing slightly damaged

advise engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2014 180,725 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 158,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 158,660 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 135,960 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 135,960 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 118,398 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 118,398 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 10,179 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 101,077 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 82,632 miles

play in steering system detected at offside front wheel

Fail 29 Jun 2009 82,624 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

play in steering system detected at offside front wheel

Pass 30 Jun 2008 65,067 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 48,975 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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SY04 VZM is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SY04 VZM, 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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SY04 VZM is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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