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YA54 XRL

2004 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,295 mi
Last recorded137,295 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 XRL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 137,295 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 133,224 miles

n/s/r lamp unit damaged

slight/some o/s steering rack play

wear to o/s/r upper wishbone front bush

wear to rear lower main arm inner bushes

Pass 1 Mar 2024 127,018 miles

n/s/r lamp unit damaged

o/s/f wishbone rear bush separating

o/s/r brake pads getting low

slight o/s/f + n/s/f steering rack play

wear to rear lower main arm inner bushes

Pass 23 Feb 2023 121,219 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 lower main arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust front flange nuts/bolts corroded

n/s/r lamp unit damaged - been repaired [taped up]

slight play in n/s/r drop link

Fail 20 Feb 2023 121,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 lower main arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust front flange nuts/bolts corroded

n/s/r lamp unit damaged - been repaired [taped up]

slight play in n/s/r drop link

Pass 10 Feb 2022 111,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer light lens cover slightly damage

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion to the under carriage

rear exhaust system deteriorated/corrosion

rear suspension components deteriorated/corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2021 104,846 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 104,846 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 96,081 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 96,072 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 90,579 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 90,560 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front seat controls insecure

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 89,495 miles

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

Offside Front Outer electric seat controls insecure

Fail 6 Feb 2018 89,494 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Outer electric seat controls insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2017 86,289 miles

Front wipers small split

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

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

dash w/lamps intermittent

Pass 2 Feb 2016 84,667 miles

inner rack joints have play in them

Fail 2 Feb 2016 84,667 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

inner rack joints have play in them

Pass 3 Feb 2015 80,173 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 80,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 189,145 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 155,533 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 109,045 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 92,728 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 82,290 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 82,269 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 66,168 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 52,907 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 42,783 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 XRL is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YA54 XRL, 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 XRL is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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