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VK54 DMZ

2004 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

184,735 mi
Last recorded184,735 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 DMZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 184,735 miles

n s r tyre on legal limit-windscreen damaged slightly-

o s f wishbone bush perished-front and rear brake discs corroded/pitted/worn/juddering slightly-o s f brake pipe corroded-x2 rear wheel bearings slight play-

parking brake passed on limit/lever slight travel-middle exhaust clamp corroded-rear suspension arms corroded and bushes perished-rear axle corroded-headlamp lens deteriated-oil leak-engine/gearbox mountings deteriated-

Fail 17 Nov 2023 184,725 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 176,463 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 176,459 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 171,285 miles

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

undertrays & engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 12 Nov 2021 171,282 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

undertrays & engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 5 Nov 2020 166,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 166,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 161,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 161,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 149,570 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 136,157 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 127,632 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 127,587 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired both (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately both (2.4.A.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 121,247 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 121,247 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 110,580 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 91,433 miles

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

exhaust mounting broken but the exhaust is still supported ok

Pass 27 Nov 2012 80,417 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack due to age

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 80,417 miles

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

Both rear tyres starting to crack due to age

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 77,320 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 77,320 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front wipers torn

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 68,879 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 58,937 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 50,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Sep 2008 50,594 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2007 42,271 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 42,271 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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VK54 DMZ is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 VK54 DMZ, 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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VK54 DMZ is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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