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YH04 FYA

2004 Volvo XC90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,700 mi
Last recorded75,700 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 FYA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 75,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 75,682 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering arm/track rod end inner ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 73,673 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output needs attention (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

power steering heavy during operation

Fail 7 Sep 2024 73,670 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both jets not providing fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated also has slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output needs attention (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

power steering heavy during operation

Pass 7 Sep 2023 72,602 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering heavy in operation.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 71,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

power steering is stiff in operation

Fail 5 Oct 2022 71,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

power steering is stiff in operation

Pass 6 Oct 2021 70,178 miles

Central Rear Inner exhaust rear hanger broken

Central Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt unable to test rear seat belts due to child seats in vehicle ()

Fail 11 Sep 2021 70,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Sep 2020 68,984 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective only just make out beam image needs attention (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective only just make out beam image needs attention (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear park brake only just met braking efficiency needs adjustment or repair

Rear seats in foldaway position not allowing inspection of seats and belts for condition/operation

Pass 8 Oct 2019 67,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2018 65,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Surface Rust Rear Of Vehicle

Fail 22 Sep 2018 65,926 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing On Inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing On Inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface Rust Rear Of Vehicle

Pass 30 Sep 2017 64,380 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 5 Sep 2016 54,210 miles

Both headlight plastic covers opaque

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 54,208 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Both headlight plastic covers opaque

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 53,409 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

Slight movement in steering rack

Under covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 53,409 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both headlamps deteriorated

Slight movement in steering rack

Under covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 51,060 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 49,294 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 47,471 miles

Nail in N/S/F tyre. 235/60/r18-103V

Pass 20 Jun 2012 44,428 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 41,207 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 41,206 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 36,830 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 36,824 miles

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 32,618 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 32,618 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

nearside front steering arm has slight play in ball joint

nearside rear tyre tread cut not exposing cords/ply

Pass 16 Jul 2008 25,598 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 172,588 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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YH04 FYA is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 YH04 FYA, 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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YH04 FYA is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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