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YF54 BAO

2004 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

274,861 mi
Last recorded274,861 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 BAO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 274,861 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 274,860 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. rearmost (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended rearmost (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. rearmost (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended rearmost (7.1.2 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 264,250 miles

Headlamp lens deteriorated but not yet affecting beam pattern

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 251,426 miles

Headlamp lens deteriorated but not yet affecting beam pattern

Parking brake requirements only just met

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ns/os trail(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 251,426 miles

Headlamp lens deteriorated but not yet affecting beam pattern

Parking brake requirements only just met

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ns/os trail(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 242,958 miles

Front tyre(s) worn inner edge

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail Ns/Os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 242,958 miles

Front tyre(s) worn inner edge

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail Ns/Os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 227,618 miles

srs stating it needs a service

Fail 5 Feb 2019 227,604 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake slight bind

srs stating it needs a service

Pass 9 Feb 2018 216,427 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 216,427 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red White . Lens damage (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 197,918 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not allowing excessive movement

Pass 7 Jan 2016 177,426 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing both (2.5.B.1a)

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 7 Jan 2016 177,426 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing both (2.5.B.1a)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2015 158,791 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 141,064 miles

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

srs showing service required

Pass 20 Dec 2012 127,727 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 127,727 miles

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 115,471 miles

front suspension arm bushes worn

rear brake discs slightly corroded on edges

slight leak from fuel tank area

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 22 Dec 2010 101,203 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 88,449 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 88,449 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 72,949 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 58,357 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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YF54 BAO is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF54 BAO, 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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YF54 BAO is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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