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WJ04 LVY

2004 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

169,954 mi
Last recorded169,954 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 LVY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 169,954 miles

FUEL INJECTOR LEAKING COMPRESION

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 169,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

FUEL INJECTOR LEAKING COMPRESION

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 165,936 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 159,750 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 159,614 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 179,184 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 179,184 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached Broken. Do not Drive,!!!!!!!!!!!! (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) And O/s front steering arms worn (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2018 176,157 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake effort low

Fail 11 Jul 2018 176,157 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake effort low

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 171,318 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Anti-skid system warning message active

Fail 8 Jun 2017 171,222 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Anti-skid system warning message active

Pass 9 Jun 2016 164,220 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement stabalizer (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake requirements only just met (16%)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 164,218 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement stabalizer (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2015 156,317 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 156,317 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 144,677 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside side step broken

Fail 22 May 2014 144,677 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside side step broken

Pass 1 May 2013 128,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front discs have corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2012 113,228 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 100,079 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 89,492 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 76,895 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 76,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 65,652 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 52,982 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 52,982 miles

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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WJ04 LVY is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WJ04 LVY, 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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WJ04 LVY is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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