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T6 LVO

2004 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

187,427 mi
Last recorded187,427 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT6 LVO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 187,427 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (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))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 187,402 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened CHALKED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened CHALKED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened CHALKED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 187,369 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

unable to check door sills suspect corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2024 181,998 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 176,663 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 171,169 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 164,691 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 157,710 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 152,598 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 145,865 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 145,864 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 141,158 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 135,221 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 135,221 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 130,299 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 130,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 124,345 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 124,345 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 118,690 miles

Rear seat belts not tested because seats were down.Front brake discs corroded

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 114,465 miles

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

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

all tyres worn on inside edges

rear rear seats not up to be tested

steering tie rods slight play

Fail 14 Sep 2012 114,455 miles

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

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

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

all tyres worn on inside edges

rear rear seat belts not tested seats down

Fail 11 Sep 2012 114,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres worn on inside edges

rear rear seat belts not tested seats down

Pass 28 Sep 2011 104,211 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 104,210 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 92,628 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 92,628 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 75,728 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 75,716 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 60,224 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 43,553 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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T6 LVO is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 T6 LVO, 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 T6 LVO registered?

T6 LVO is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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