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YA54 WZJ

2004 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

194,614 mi
Last recorded194,614 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 WZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 194,614 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front headlights are Foggy .

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all of them are badly perished . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 194,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front headlights are Foggy .

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all of them are badly perished . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 187,418 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 180,460 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside & Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2020 135,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 13 May 2020 174,273 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 165,455 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 165,452 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 155,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 May 2017 146,908 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2017 146,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 138,606 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

child seats fitted n/s & o/s rear

Fail 29 Jun 2016 138,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

child seats fitted n/s & o/s rear

Pass 1 Sep 2015 131,501 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 131,501 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack end (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 122,330 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 122,198 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 112,317 miles

3rd seat row folded at time of test

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

child seat fitted osr

rear suspension trailing arm bushes perished

service warning light on

Fail 22 Aug 2013 112,377 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

3rd seat row folded at time of test

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

brake fluid low

child seat fitted osr

rear suspension trailing arm bushes perished

service warning light on

Pass 24 Aug 2012 99,667 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 99,346 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 83,880 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 64,863 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 52,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/Front wiper starting to smear

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 52,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/Front wiper starting to smear

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2008 38,908 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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YA54 WZJ is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YA54 WZJ, 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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YA54 WZJ is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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