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WG53 SMX

2004 Volvo XC90

Black Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

202,107 mi
Last recorded202,107 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 SMX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 202,107 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 202,084 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 196,221 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 192,208 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 181,218 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 167,782 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 167,782 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 157,195 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 146,607 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 133,463 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 133,463 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 121,192 miles

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/f and o/s/f control arms, front bushes unbonding and splitting

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm bushes splitting

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 29 Mar 2014 121,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/f and o/s/f control arms, front bushes unbonding and splitting

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm bushes splitting

o/s/r tyre punctured

rear exhaust silencer corroding

turbo intercooler split

Pass 10 May 2013 110,966 miles

Front wish bone bushes starting to crack

Pass 22 Jun 2012 101,670 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 91,322 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 91,322 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 80,109 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 70,554 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 70,554 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 56,496 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 56,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 45,858 miles

REAR SEAT BELTS IN BOOT NOT POSIBLE TO TEST. DOG GUARD

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 SMX is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SMX, 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 WG53 SMX registered?

WG53 SMX is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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