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YC53 UKY

2004 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,883 mi
Last recorded197,883 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 UKY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 197,883 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 192,781 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 191,633 miles

Coil spring corroded Near side front off side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Near side rear off side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axel frame corroded

Pass 11 May 2021 182,394 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 176,453 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 176,453 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases full system worn out (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 174,471 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 174,471 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 171,614 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 171,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 165,735 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 165,735 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 160,989 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

item removed drivers view

Pass 13 Mar 2015 156,046 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 140,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust hangers weak

Fail 26 Feb 2014 140,662 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust hangers weak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 129,323 miles

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

Oil leak

Oil low

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear diff oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 116,335 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 116,334 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 101,936 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 86,156 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 70,257 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 54,532 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 43,182 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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YC53 UKY is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Green 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 YC53 UKY, 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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YC53 UKY is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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