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X90 EJW

2004 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

163,818 mi
Last recorded163,818 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX90 EJW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 163,818 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 160,410 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 157,975 miles

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside LARGE amount of play in inner tie rod.NEEDS closer inspection!!!

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 157,974 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread borderline (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside LARGE amount of play in inner tie rod.NEEDS closer inspection!!!

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 156,849 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 149,136 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 144,771 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end bush worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 139,296 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 139,296 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seats (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 129,705 miles

drivers seat base damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2018 127,145 miles

handbrake anti slip pad missing

Fail 25 Jul 2018 127,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

handbrake anti slip pad missing

Pass 7 Sep 2017 122,930 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 117,044 miles

all tyres worn inner edges.

Fail 26 Jan 2017 117,038 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre brackets broken away. (7.1.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner (2.5.A.1c)

all tyres worn inner edges.

Pass 4 Feb 2016 108,595 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Fail 28 Jan 2016 108,279 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 97,144 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 97,144 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 85,401 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 85,401 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 80,219 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 80,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 75,856 miles

both front lower (inner) wishbone bushe,s cracking.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 70,194 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 70,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 64,569 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 54,909 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 54,908 miles

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 44,301 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 44,301 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 EJW is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 X90 EJW, 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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What year was X90 EJW registered?

X90 EJW is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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