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VE54 MPU

2004 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

176,653 mi
Last recorded176,653 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 MPU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 176,653 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front nearside and offside suspension bushes worn

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 176,645 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front nearside and offside suspension bushes worn

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 168,923 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2017 161,599 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 153,560 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 140,337 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 129,440 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 117,567 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 105,358 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 91,053 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 75,991 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 75,991 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 59,448 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 59,448 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 58,482 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 46,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 46,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 36,207 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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VE54 MPU is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VE54 MPU, 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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VE54 MPU is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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