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WR54 MRX

2004 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

159,611 mi
Last recorded159,611 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 MRX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 159,611 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 154,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jul 2023 144,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear BUMPER SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 144,276 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear BUMPER SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 138,303 miles

Front headlight lenses are starting to weather but beam aim is still distinct

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm bushes where they attach to the subframe are starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 138,303 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play outer track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play outer track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front headlight lenses are starting to weather but beam aim is still distinct

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm bushes where they attach to the subframe are starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 127,698 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 117,225 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 100,014 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 6 Feb 2019 100,014 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Feb 2018 88,013 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 87,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 82,972 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Front Both front tyres worn on inner edges. 235/60-18.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges. 235/60-18.

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Under tray fitted.

Pass 2 Mar 2016 77,904 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Engine cover fitted.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under tray fitted.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 72,373 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 71,140 miles

Both front lower,forward suspension arm mountings perished

Front brake discs corroded

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

Sills covered

Fail 4 Dec 2014 71,140 miles

Both front lower,forward suspension arm mountings perished

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Sills covered

Pass 19 Nov 2013 63,585 miles

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

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)

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

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)

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

handbrake requires attention

Fail 22 Nov 2012 56,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 56,764 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 49,207 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 17 Nov 2011 49,202 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Nov 2010 43,049 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)

Offside Rear 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 26 Nov 2009 35,611 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 29,080 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 21,457 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 21,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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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WR54 MRX is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WR54 MRX, 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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WR54 MRX is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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