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WU04 XGM

2004 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

163,623 mi
Last recorded163,623 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 XGM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 163,623 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 163,618 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 156,562 miles

Front Engine mounting worn

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 156,562 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) 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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 147,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2020 145,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust corroded

small chip to screen

Fail 28 Jul 2020 145,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated release lever (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust corroded

small chip to screen

Pass 16 Apr 2019 141,840 miles

ALL FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

UNDER SIDE HEAVILY CORRODED

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Fail 16 Apr 2019 141,838 miles

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

ALL FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

UNDER SIDE HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 19 Apr 2018 136,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 136,345 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 130,619 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 124,037 miles

front passengers head lamp washer unit missing

Pass 8 May 2015 118,664 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 May 2014 107,369 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 107,363 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 98,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2012 88,782 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 80,689 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 76,408 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 65,202 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 54,541 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 42,454 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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WU04 XGM is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel 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 WU04 XGM, 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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WU04 XGM is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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