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YA04 BYW

2004 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,748 mi
Last recorded187,748 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 187,748 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 178,352 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 171,143 miles

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 ()

Fail 29 Jun 2022 171,024 miles

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 ()

Pass 7 Apr 2021 162,022 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 162,022 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 155,798 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 146,124 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight oil leak

slight play inner rack ends

Fail 22 Mar 2019 146,124 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 131,811 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 121,964 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 121,964 miles

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 108,985 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 104,180 miles

Nearside Front abs ring damaged(drive shaft)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 97,084 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 93,304 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 93,277 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 89,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2012 89,057 miles

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 80,658 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 72,021 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 63,282 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 51,424 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 39,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 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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