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WK54 FTJ

2004 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

167,285 mi
Last recorded167,285 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK54 FTJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 167,285 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake requirement only just met

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 158,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension anti roll bar bush perished slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension coil spring corroded slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower ball joint dust cover perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension anti roll bar bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension coil spring corroded slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm inner bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension sub frame rear bush worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension upper arm front bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre worn slightly more on outer edge

o/s/f suspension anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers perished slightly

rear suspension sub frame corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2023 153,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension anti roll bar bush perished slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension coil spring corroded slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm ball joint dust cover perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension anti roll bar bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension coil spring corroded slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm inner bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension sub frame rear bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension upper arm front bushes worn/ perished slightly

o/s/f suspension anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers perished slightly

rear suspension sub frame corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2023 153,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension anti roll bar bush perished slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension coil spring corroded slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm ball joint dust cover perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension anti roll bar bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension coil spring corroded slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm inner bushes worn/ perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension sub frame rear bush perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension upper arm front bushes worn/ perished slightly

o/s/f suspension anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers perished slightly

rear suspension sub frame corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2022 149,072 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 149,072 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 145,262 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r upper arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension anti roll bar bushes perished slightly

front brake discs worn/ corroded slightly on edge

rear sub frame corroded slightly

rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2021 145,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r upper arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension anti roll bar bushes perished slightly

front brake discs worn/ corroded slightly on edge

rear sub frame corroded slightly

rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2020 140,881 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

front and rear suspension anti roll bar bushes cracking/ perishing slightly

front and rear suspension lower arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

rear suspension upper arm bushes perished slightly

slight surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 21 Jun 2019 135,171 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower arm inner bushes on end of bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 135,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower arm inner bushes on end of bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 127,839 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 127,839 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 122,096 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

anti-skid warning message displayed

Fail 29 Jun 2017 122,095 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front lateral link arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front lateral link arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

anti-skid warning message displayed

Pass 28 Jun 2016 114,878 miles

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

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

anti skid service message on

Pass 23 Jun 2015 106,662 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 100,107 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f headlamp lenses deteriorating

o/s/r and n/s/r suspension, top control arms, front inner bushes splitting and perishing

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 30 Jun 2014 100,107 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f headlamp lenses deteriorating

o/s/r and n/s/r suspension, top control arms, front inner bushes splitting and perishing

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 12 Aug 2013 90,939 miles

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)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 83,116 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 83,075 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 73,973 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front and rear number plates slight deterioration

front wishbone rear bushes slight craking both sides

nsr trailing arm bush slightly debonded

park brake long travel

rear subframe bushes slightly debonded both sides

Fail 10 Aug 2011 73,973 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front and rear number plates slight deterioration

front wishbone rear bushes slight craking both sides

nsr trailing arm bush slightly debonded

park brake long travel

rear subframe bushes slightly debonded both sides

Pass 25 Aug 2010 66,458 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 18 Aug 2009 58,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 58,040 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 49,994 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 49,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 42,728 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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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WK54 FTJ is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 WK54 FTJ, 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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WK54 FTJ is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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