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WL53 KTT

2004 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

179,227 mi
Last recorded179,227 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 KTT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2021 179,227 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Damper in poor condition

Pass 18 Dec 2020 166,935 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 166,934 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Inoperative on both sides (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 163,565 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 163,565 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 156,948 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 156,947 miles

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way Dangerous (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 150,412 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 150,412 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2016 140,007 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 140,006 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective Can't open play. (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 125,025 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 124,981 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 111,309 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2014 111,309 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2013 96,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlights deteriated

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

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

Tailbox outer casing corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2013 96,431 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 85,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2012 85,404 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs worn/scored/corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2011 74,991 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 65,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 65,888 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 58,721 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 2 Jan 2009 49,232 miles

front brake pads approx 80-90% worn, front brake disc's starting to lip

rear brake disc's rusting on outer edges, rear brake pads approx 50% worn

suspect noise from alternator/air con pump

Fail 20 Dec 2007 41,064 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on edges. (advise 4x4 alignment when tyres are replaced)

rear brake disc's rusting on outer edges and wiil require replacing when rear brake pads are replaced.

Pass 20 Dec 2007 41,064 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges. (advise 4x4 alignment when tyres are replaced)

rear brake disc's rusting on outer edges and wiil require replacing when rear brake pads are replaced.

Pass 21 Dec 2006 26,995 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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WL53 KTT is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 WL53 KTT, 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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WL53 KTT is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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