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YD54 OLU

2004 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

172,572 mi
Last recorded172,572 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 OLU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 172,572 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2024 172,556 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush on tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush on tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 172,371 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 167,682 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 167,674 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 160,573 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 154,718 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 150,239 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 150,239 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 143,552 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 143,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 134,838 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 134,835 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 126,403 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 124,381 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 104,483 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 103,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jul 2015 103,104 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2014 96,408 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 96,395 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 89,434 miles

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

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

advise play in o/s/f rack arm

Fail 12 Jun 2012 83,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f lower wishbine rear bush starting to split

n/s/f tyre worn shoulder low

n/s/r suspension arm starting to become unbonded

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush starting to split and become un bonded. no excessive movement

o/s/r suspension arm starting to become unbonded

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 12 Jun 2012 83,017 miles

n/s/f lower wishbine rear bush starting to split

n/s/f tyre worn shoulder low

n/s/r suspension arm starting to become unbonded

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush starting to split and become un bonded. no excessive movement

o/s/r suspension arm starting to become unbonded

rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 9 Jun 2011 72,151 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 72,151 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 61,798 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 48,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 48,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2008 36,666 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 25,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YD54 OLU is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 YD54 OLU, 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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YD54 OLU is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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