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SY04 WBD

2004 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

189,028 mi
Last recorded189,028 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 189,028 miles

Internal rear view mirror deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe corroded/flaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear main suspension arms inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 189,024 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Internal rear view mirror deteriorated

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe corroded/flaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear main suspension arms inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 182,174 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Front both front headlights outer lens deteriorated/misted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs and with slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number plates lettering faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 173,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front worse on inner faces with fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 2,3,2,mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 3,4,2,mm on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Feb 2023 164,011 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Centre exhaust join corroding.

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rack end slight play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 156,682 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear number plates fading (0.1 (b))

Front both front headlights outer lenses deteriorated

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 156,682 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front very poor performance (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear number plates fading (0.1 (b))

Front both front headlights outer lenses deteriorated

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 154,151 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 153,123 miles

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2019 150,594 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2019 150,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2018 147,291 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Wipers smearing on screen but not effecting drivers view of the road

Fail 2 Feb 2018 147,290 miles

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

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

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wipers smearing on screen but not effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 18 Jan 2017 142,981 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 126,951 miles

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 115,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2014 103,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2014 103,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2012 79,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2011 67,120 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 59,930 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 48,976 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 35,420 miles

horn only just audible!

no rear(rear)seats fitted at time of test!

Fail 6 Mar 2008 35,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

horn only just audible!

no rear(rear)seats fitted at time of test!

Pass 9 Mar 2007 26,604 miles

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

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 WBD is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SY04 WBD, 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 WBD is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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