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WG53 FXU

2004 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,320 mi
Last recorded160,320 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 FXU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 160,320 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 156,665 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel tight to turn

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 156,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel tight to turn

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 150,735 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 137,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres approx 3.5mm

rear exhaust slighty corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2014 137,995 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres approx 3.5mm

rear exhaust slighty corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 127,321 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 117,917 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 111,351 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 111,351 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 95,364 miles

front suspension bushes perished and started to split

Fail 19 Jul 2010 95,364 miles

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

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

front suspension bushes perished and started to split

Pass 24 Jul 2009 82,588 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 73,926 miles

Stored car.

Pass 18 Jan 2008 53,830 miles

stored car.

Pass 16 Jan 2007 39,390 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 39,390 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WG53 FXU is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WG53 FXU, 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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WG53 FXU is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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