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WE02 TAZ

2004 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,941 mi
Last recorded165,941 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWE02 TAZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 165,941 miles

Both h/lamp lens misty poor pattern.

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

Offside Rear Tyre 3mm

Pass 2 Jul 2024 158,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 158,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 155,224 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jun 2023 155,224 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2022 152,514 miles

Nearside headlight slightly misty

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 148,254 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 148,254 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 146,178 miles

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

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

parking brake low effect

Pass 9 Apr 2019 137,951 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s front (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear handbrake showing low effort at both rear wheels

Rear rear exhaust brackets broken

oil leak [front]

showing signs of surface rust under vehicle body

Pass 6 Apr 2018 127,646 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 117,632 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 104,785 miles

n/s/r lens damaged

Fail 6 Apr 2016 104,781 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

n/s/r lens damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2015 98,470 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 87,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 87,216 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 78,242 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 78,059 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 63,859 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 45,450 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 38,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 38,508 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 30,875 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 30,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 22,745 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 22,745 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WE02 TAZ is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 WE02 TAZ, 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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WE02 TAZ is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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