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VK04 LHC

2004 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

255,005 mi
Last recorded255,005 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 LHC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 255,005 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s off/s front ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 254,555 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s off/s front ()

Pass 30 Nov 2023 233,616 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n\s off\s front ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n\s off\s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 233,616 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n\s off\s front ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n\s off\s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 222,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 211,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s off\s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 202,704 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s off\s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 193,448 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n\s front off\s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 178,665 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 159,445 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 157,000 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 130,042 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 130,042 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 109,280 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 109,280 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 109,154 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 109,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 99,287 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 99,287 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 93,712 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 87,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jan 2011 87,984 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2010 71,116 miles

rear blade split

rear engine mount collapsed

Pass 9 Feb 2009 62,600 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

front brake disc's pitted/corroded & worn!

rear brake disc's pitted & corroded!

Pass 15 Feb 2008 55,166 miles

both rear brake disc's rusting on outer edges

Pass 16 Feb 2007 45,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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 LHC is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LHC, 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 LHC is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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