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SY54 PVX

2004 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 PVX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2023

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door window cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 149,248 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake backplate insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2021 142,054 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 139,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 139,235 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlight pattern just passed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 129,534 miles

Both front headlamps misted slightly

Front steering arms slight play

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 129,243 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear sub-frame lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear sub-frame lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front headlamps misted slightly

Exhaust mounting defective 1x Backbox mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front steering arms slight play

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 118,509 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 10 Nov 2017 118,398 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 16 Nov 2016 109,236 miles

Abs system may have an intermittent fault

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MEETS REQUIREMENTS

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 109,236 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 102,059 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SEATBELTS

Fail 11 Nov 2015 102,057 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

CHILD SEATS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SEATBELTS

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

Pass 14 Nov 2014 96,049 miles

All 4 tyre walls cracked.

Both rear tyres illegal on edges

Drivers outer seat plastic damaged

Front tyres illegal on edges and close to being illegal.STRONG ADVISE.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 69,836 miles

Corrosion in places underneath

Nearside rear tyre ,STRONG ADVISE,Illegal on edge.

Fail 1 Nov 2013 69,836 miles

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

Corrosion in places underneath

Nearside rear tyre ,STRONG ADVISE,Illegal on edge.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 83,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f lower suspension arm bush rubber bonding deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2011 76,229 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 76,229 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 68,320 miles

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

rear brake discs and pads worn

Fail 11 Nov 2010 68,320 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 30 Oct 2009 59,268 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 47,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2007 33,760 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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SY54 PVX is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SY54 PVX, 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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SY54 PVX is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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