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YE53 UEP

2004 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

174,562 mi
Last recorded174,562 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 UEP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 174,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 165,587 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 158,602 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box showing signs corrosion (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2017 158,546 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded beneath the plastic coating. (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil low

rear seat belts not checked, boot full.

Pass 7 Jan 2016 151,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded suspect corrosion under plastic at join to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded suspect corrosion under plastic at join to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 151,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded suspect corrosion under plastic at join to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded suspect corrosion under plastic at join to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 143,437 miles

exhaust tail box starting to corrode

Pass 5 Feb 2014 130,870 miles

exhaust tail box starting to corrode

Fail 4 Feb 2014 130,870 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust tail box starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jan 2013 111,521 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 111,490 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 98,498 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 98,498 miles

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

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 87,556 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 74,804 miles

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

REAR PADS AND DISC'S GETTING LOW AND RUSTY

Pass 14 Jan 2009 61,646 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 49,936 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 36,195 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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YE53 UEP is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YE53 UEP, 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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YE53 UEP is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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