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WA53 VYX

2004 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

216,731 mi
Last recorded216,731 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 VYX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 216,731 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 208,037 miles

both dip beam pattens poor (Advise attention

both front brake discs worn and corroding

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre tread depth getting low at 2.5mm

n/s/r shocker has weep of fluid

o/s/f outer cv boot has slight weep of greace

o/s/f tyre tread depth getting low at 2.5mm

rear brake pads getting low

rear sub-frame corroding

Pass 27 Nov 2020 203,040 miles

both front brake discs corroding

both rear brake discs corroding

rear sub-frame corroding

Fail 17 Nov 2020 203,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front brake discs corroding

both rear brake discs corroding

n/s/f flexi brake hose starting to perish and crack

rear sub-frame corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2019 196,574 miles

both front brake discs poor

both front dip beam pattens poor

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish and crac

both rear brake discs poor

Fail 30 Oct 2019 196,574 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended stalk (7.1.2 (c))

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

both front brake discs poor

both front dip beam pattens poor

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish and crac

both rear brake discs poor

Pass 15 Nov 2018 181,266 miles

both dip beam pattens poor (Borderline

both front brake dices inner faces corroding

rear exhaust box corroding and has slight blow

unable to test n/s/r seatbelt as baby seat fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2017 168,058 miles

both dip[ beam pattens poor (Advise attention

rear exhaust box has slight blow

Pass 19 Nov 2016 153,959 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 153,959 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 134,273 miles

child seat fitted to near side rear

Pass 13 Nov 2014 120,516 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 120,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 110,993 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 108,047 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 108,037 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 99,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 99,812 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 4 Jul 2011 77,239 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 59,715 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 59,715 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 48,603 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 42,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 42,327 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 35,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 23 Feb 2007 35,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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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WA53 VYX is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 WA53 VYX, 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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What year was WA53 VYX registered?

WA53 VYX is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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