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SY53 MXL

2004 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,367 mi
Last recorded139,367 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 MXL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 139,367 miles

exhaust centre pipe bracket broken

Fail 18 Jun 2014 139,261 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 131,503 miles

Anti skid service required message on dash.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust mounting in front of rear silencer broken.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside head lamp brighter than offside.

Fail 20 Jun 2013 131,500 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Anti skid service required message on dash.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust mounting in front of rear silencer broken.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside head lamp brighter than offside.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 124,020 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 112,823 miles

All tyres very near legal limit. (75% at 1.6mm)

Offside steering rack end has play. (Borderline pass)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 99,944 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 99,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 85,673 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 72,348 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 50,193 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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SY53 MXL is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SY53 MXL, 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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What year was SY53 MXL registered?

SY53 MXL is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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