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VE04 UTF

2004 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

210,002 mi
Last recorded210,002 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 UTF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 210,002 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 208,428 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 208,428 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 207,948 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 207,948 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 207,926 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 207,926 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 207,753 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 207,321 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 207,321 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 198,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 198,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 184,801 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 184,801 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 171,781 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 156,471 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 156,471 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 139,984 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 122,487 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 122,487 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 104,203 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 tyres bold on edge

Fail 29 Jun 2011 104,203 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear tyres bold on edge

Pass 26 May 2010 89,783 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 75,984 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 61,890 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 46,901 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 UTF is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 UTF, 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 UTF is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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