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VK04 BHZ

2004 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,470 mi
Last recorded159,470 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 BHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 159,470 miles

Corrosion to all rear suspension components

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 150,443 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 139,238 miles

General under body corrosion to rear suspension components

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 139,235 miles

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

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

General under body corrosion to rear suspension components

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 135,039 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 126,309 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2019 126,309 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 114,555 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2018 114,555 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. n/s and o/s (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 99,582 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 83,450 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 72,109 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 64,120 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 64,120 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 58,472 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 55,157 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 50,663 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 45,201 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 35,819 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 32,938 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 26,007 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 18,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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VK04 BHZ is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VK04 BHZ, 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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VK04 BHZ is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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