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VX54 UNF

2004 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

174,953 mi
Last recorded174,953 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 UNF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 174,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 174,699 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering knuckle and or rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering knuckle and or rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear hand/foot brake efficiencies only just met

Pass 24 Jul 2025 164,884 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 154,653 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 145,171 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 138,410 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front tie bar bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front tie bar bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 138,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front tie bar bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front tie bar bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 131,215 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 131,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 121,141 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 121,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 114,328 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 114,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 105,775 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jul 2018 105,775 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 96,662 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 96,662 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 91,638 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 84,364 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 76,028 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 67,871 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 57,833 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 53,410 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 53,406 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel cap flap stiff

Pass 28 Sep 2010 45,165 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 45,155 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 40,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 34,499 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes are spliting

Both front wipers are split and need replacing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to both front tyres

Damage to nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 26,586 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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VX54 UNF 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 69%.

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 VX54 UNF, 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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VX54 UNF is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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