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VN54 XGD

2004 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

202,184 mi
Last recorded202,184 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 XGD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 202,184 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 202,178 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 200,492 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front shocks corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2023 198,375 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 196,036 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 193,886 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 191,255 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2019 187,824 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to front and rear sub frame

Pass 15 Nov 2018 183,929 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 183,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2017 180,000 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 179,996 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 165,664 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 165,662 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 151,895 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 151,893 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 135,230 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 115,679 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 98,871 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 98,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 88,288 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 88,282 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 81,463 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 81,463 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 Nov 2009 67,860 miles

nearside rear tyre worn slightly unevenly on inner shoulder and getting close to limit

offside rear brake binding very slightly

windscreen washer jets weak

Pass 7 Nov 2008 56,564 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2007 46,186 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 XGD is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VN54 XGD, 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 XGD is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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