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VE04 KLJ

2004 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

189,704 mi
Last recorded189,704 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 KLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 189,704 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive / osrear suspension arms // inc subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

brake peadal spongy

Fail 16 Jan 2024 189,702 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing nuts missing x2 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive / osrear suspension arms // inc subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

brake peadal spongy

Fail 11 Dec 2023 189,688 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Replacement recommended (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Replacement recommended (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All....Replacement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 189,676 miles

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

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

front offside and nearside headlight washers inoperative

Fail 24 Mar 2022 189,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 offside and nearside disc faces slightly pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 189,662 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose corroded such that the steering is adversely affected leaking (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 182,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 182,640 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [1000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks[2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 173,645 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

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

Rear most seats in the folded position at the time of the test

Pass 8 Nov 2016 152,698 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 151,419 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed boot (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 29 May 2015 131,004 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 131,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 118,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the rearmost seats in the folded position at the time of the test

Pass 8 Feb 2013 105,045 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel filler flap doesnt secure

Fail 8 Feb 2013 105,045 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel filler flap doesnt secure

Pass 30 Jan 2012 90,516 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 90,330 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 77,089 miles

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

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

offside and nearside rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Fail 27 Mar 2009 52,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,686 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 49,112 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 41,978 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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VE04 KLJ is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 VE04 KLJ, 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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VE04 KLJ is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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