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VU04 CVS

2004 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

159,076 mi
Last recorded159,076 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 CVS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 159,076 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

age related corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Sep 2024 149,711 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2023 142,072 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 137,927 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 132,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both siade (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Corroded, rear axles rigidity not significantly reduced

Fail 11 Aug 2021 132,550 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both siade (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Corroded, rear axles rigidity not significantly reduced

Pass 12 Aug 2020 127,714 miles

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Damp around fuel tank but no leak detected.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked down tread.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracked down tread.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel has slight play.

Fail 30 Jul 2020 127,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

fuel tank is damp, but no smell of fuel

Pass 18 Jul 2019 121,669 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 121,574 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak from around fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 114,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 117,126 miles

Both front brake flexs cracking

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 117,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Both front brake flexs cracking

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 104,672 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 100,918 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2015 100,918 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 97,822 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2014 97,822 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 May 2013 92,655 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 92,653 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 87,776 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 80,189 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 80,189 miles

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 29 Apr 2010 68,231 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 68,231 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 59,817 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 59,817 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 50,454 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 41,817 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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VU04 CVS is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 VU04 CVS, 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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VU04 CVS is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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