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VF04 HGE

2004 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,133 mi
Last recorded141,133 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF04 HGE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 141,133 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 130,817 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2020 130,144 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 127,161 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 127,160 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 117,216 miles

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

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 116,823 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play wheel to steering rack excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine bad oil leak at engine bay cover fitted unable to fully inspect (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below legal limit 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has got a nail in tyre tread ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front head light beam image not fully clear

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

Oil leak, but not excessive strong advise rear diff leaking in areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes unbonding/ play( strong advise) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering end float

Pass 19 Sep 2017 104,638 miles

5lts of oil added

Oil leak oil from front to rear ()

exhaust bracket rusted off

Fail 19 Sep 2017 104,638 miles

5lts of oil added

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

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

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

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

Oil leak oil from front to rear ()

exhaust bracket rusted off

Pass 23 Sep 2016 88,787 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side front (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both side (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 88,787 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side front (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both side (1.7.5a)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both side (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 73,076 miles

anti-skid service warning on

Pass 22 Sep 2014 65,524 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine strut brace mounting rubbers deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2013 58,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 39,371 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 35,310 miles

nearside front tyre worn very close to limit.

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge and nail in tread.

offside front tyre worn outer edge.

Fail 20 Sep 2011 35,310 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn very close to limit.

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge and nail in tread.

offside front tyre worn outer edge.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 31,514 miles

rear wiper split.

Fail 6 Sep 2010 31,514 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear wiper split.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 26,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Aug 2009 26,858 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 23,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 23,317 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 20,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre close to limit outer edge.

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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VF04 HGE is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VF04 HGE, 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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VF04 HGE is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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