MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,748 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear lamp lens slightly damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
plastic sill trims fitted at time of test
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
offside rear fog lamp lens slightly damaged
offside rear lamp lens slightly damaged
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seat base ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seat base ()
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()
front and rear suspension anti roll bar bushes perished slightly
front and rear suspension coil springs corroded slightly
front brake discs worn/ corroded slightly on edge
front exhaust join corroded
front tyres worn slightly more on edge
lower engine front support mounting bush worn
n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm inner worn/ perished slightly
n/s/r and o/s/r suspension upper arm front bush perished slightly
oil leak engine
prop shaft rear coupling perished slightly
rear subframe corroded slightly
upper engine support mounting bush worn slightly
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()
front and rear suspension anti roll bar bushes perished slightly
front and rear suspension coil springs corroded slightly
front brake discs worn/ corroded slightly on edge
front exhaust join corroded
front tyres worn slightly more on edge
lower engine front support mounting bush worn
n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm inner worn/ perished slightly
n/s/r and o/s/r suspension upper arm front bush perished slightly
oil leak engine
prop shaft rear coupling perished slightly
rear subframe corroded slightly
upper engine support mounting bush worn slightly
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
slight oil leak
slight play inner rack ends
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
slight oil leak
slight play inner rack ends
Evidence of fuel leak from o/s of fuel tank area
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Slight movement in o/s/f wheel bearing
Nearside Front 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)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front abs ring damaged(drive shaft)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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YA04 BYW is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 BYW, 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 BYW is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 June 2004.
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