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VK04 YNV

2004 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,559 mi
Last recorded174,559 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 174,559 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 153,478 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 153,474 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring spilt (3.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 141,423 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

trims & covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 30 Jul 2016 141,423 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

trims & covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 2 Jul 2015 122,845 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2015 122,843 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 104,030 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 104,030 miles

Offside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 86,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2013 86,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 137,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake dics n/a and o/s are slightly worn

Fail 27 Feb 2012 137,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake dics n/a and o/s are slightly worn

Fail 24 Feb 2012 137,720 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 137,728 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 130,238 miles

full lower engine cover fitted.

screen washer top missing.

vehicle fitted with a tow bar.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 119,862 miles

air filter top not fitted correctly.

front disc pads getting worn.

full lower engine cover fitted.

n/s/f corner of radiator/condenser coated in oil.

n/s/r tyre has some marking on inner sidewall consistent with it being run with low/no pressure.

o/s/f,o/s/r & n/s/r tyres getting close to legal limit.

tow bar fitted.

Fail 31 Mar 2010 119,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

air filter top not fitted correctly.

front disc pads getting worn.

full lower engine cover fitted.

n/s/f corner of radiator/condenser coated in oil.

n/s/r tyre has some marking on inner sidewall consistent with it being run with low/no pressure.

o/s/f,o/s/r & n/s/r tyres getting close to legal limit.

tow bar fitted.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 109,731 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 109,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 86,087 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 86,087 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 50,777 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 50,777 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 YNV is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VK04 YNV, 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 YNV is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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