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X90 BOW

2004 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,062 mi
Last recorded129,062 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX90 BOW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 129,062 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Ball joint mount Ball joint NOT located fully in mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 129,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Ball joint mount Ball joint NOT located fully in mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met 16% limit is 16%. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 118,612 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 118,611 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 102,015 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 102,015 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 84,921 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 82,993 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 79,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear all suspension parts deteriorating and corroded

Rear both tyres wearing on edges and perishing

both head lamps deteriorating

Pass 24 Aug 2020 75,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both head lamps detiorating

Fail 24 Aug 2020 75,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

both head lamps detiorating

Pass 22 Aug 2019 71,141 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

both front brake discs are worn pitted and corroded

n/s/f mirror casing damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2018 65,755 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Aug 2018 65,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2017 58,469 miles

both front tyres wearing inside edge

Fail 29 Aug 2017 58,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 23 Sep 2016 53,284 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 49,353 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 49,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 46,721 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Sep 2013 43,731 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyre treads starting to crack

Fail 19 Sep 2013 43,731 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyre treads starting to crack

Pass 20 Sep 2012 40,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 37,928 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 34,818 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)

front brake disks corroded

front brake pads worn low

Pass 24 Sep 2009 29,932 miles

front brake disks corroded on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2008 23,632 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Sep 2007 17,686 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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X90 BOW is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X90 BOW, 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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X90 BOW is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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