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WF04 SZL

2004 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

193,150 mi
Last recorded193,150 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 SZL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 193,150 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 193,150 miles

Fuel pipe insecure both front to rear fuel lines (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 193,148 miles

Fuel pipe insecure both front to rear fuel lines (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 190,320 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 190,315 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 190,310 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment re check all o/s steering and suspension (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 186,958 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 186,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 180,496 miles

underside of vehicle and brake pipes waxoiled

Pass 14 Feb 2020 177,702 miles

All 4 tyres close to limit and worn on inner edges

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 174,418 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre getting very thin on inner edge

all 4 tyres scrubbing inner edges

exhaust back box support rubber snapped

Pass 15 Dec 2017 167,161 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 161,478 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 152,673 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable slight play in rack end (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 152,673 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable slight play in rack end (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 138,848 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 138,848 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Jul 2013 126,049 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 126,049 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside 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.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 112,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 May 2011 105,219 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2010 93,512 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 93,512 miles

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 80,578 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 67,983 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 53,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 May 2007 53,310 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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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WF04 SZL 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 63%.

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 WF04 SZL, 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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WF04 SZL is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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