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VN54 XGC

2004 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,466 mi
Last recorded161,466 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 XGC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 161,466 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 161,464 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 156,357 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2025 156,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 149,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 146,061 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (235/60/18 gt radial) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (235/60/18 gt radial) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 142,077 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 142,077 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 138,233 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 139,837 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 133,091 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 130,287 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 130,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 126,261 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 118,576 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Jun 2016 118,576 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Jun 2015 111,916 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 110,421 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 110,420 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 108,139 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake needs attention

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 104,741 miles

N/s/r wheel bearing slight roughness

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 101,429 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 101,429 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 95,971 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 95,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 87,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Nov 2009 87,341 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2008 75,946 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)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 67,949 miles

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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VN54 XGC is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 VN54 XGC, 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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VN54 XGC is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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