CarVerify

Free Car Check

YC04 TCU

2004 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,324 mi
Last recorded144,324 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 TCU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 144,324 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 134,916 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 124,674 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2021 112,394 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 112,394 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 108,970 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 103,806 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 95,521 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 95,521 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 83,799 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 76,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/60/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/60/18 (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear seat belts not tested

Pass 3 May 2016 72,773 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

all suspension bushes worn

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 29 Oct 2015 69,358 miles

hand brake release mechanism stiff

Pass 16 Apr 2015 66,162 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 19 Dec 2013 60,178 miles

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

Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 60,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 47,772 miles

both rear tyres perished in tread area.

Fail 7 Nov 2012 47,772 miles

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

both rear tyres perished in tread area.

offside front tyre suspect low pressure.

Pass 4 May 2012 44,538 miles

Both front brake disc inners pitted

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 May 2012 44,538 miles

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

Both front brake disc inners pitted

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 May 2011 37,751 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 34,495 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 34,493 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 28,224 miles

Both front tyres wearing on shoulder areas

Slight knocking from steering rack when steering wheel rocked

Pass 4 Apr 2008 24,485 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 20,582 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
Full Volvo XC90 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YC04 TCU is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YC04 TCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YC04 TCU?

You can check the full history of YC04 TCU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YC04 TCU registered?

YC04 TCU is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is YC04 TCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC04 TCU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC04 TCU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YC04 TCU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.