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YA04 BYP

2004 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

117,267 mi
Last recorded117,267 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 BYP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 117,267 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 114,526 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 108,362 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 108,362 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 107,147 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 107,146 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2021 107,146 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2020 101,749 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 101,749 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 95,271 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 92,539 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 92,539 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 90,067 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 85,281 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 79,545 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 74,173 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 66,126 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 60,303 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 51,414 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 40,363 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 33,247 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 25,956 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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YA04 BYP is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YA04 BYP, 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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YA04 BYP is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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