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YC53 VJA

2004 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,755 mi
Last recorded167,755 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 VJA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 167,755 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 162,655 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 162,389 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 154,842 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 154,842 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 147,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag service light on

nearside rear brake disc corroded slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2011 139,482 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 138,981 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 123,282 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 122,858 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 101,495 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 76,309 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 75,669 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 52,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 VJA is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YC53 VJA, 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 VJA is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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