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YH54 HCO

2004 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

196,893 mi
Last recorded196,893 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 HCO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2024 196,893 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2024 196,893 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 188,406 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive behind front bumper intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 179,639 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 168,592 miles

anti skid service display on dash

oil cooler leaking at front grille area

Fail 23 Oct 2020 168,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

anti skid service display on dash

oil cooler leaking oil at front grille area

Pass 27 Mar 2019 150,283 miles

Central seat belt is slow to retract

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

anti skid warning in multi function display

Fail 27 Mar 2019 150,273 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central seat belt is slow to retract

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

anti skid warning in multi function display

Pass 4 Apr 2018 138,952 miles

anti skid warning on dash display

Fail 4 Apr 2018 138,939 miles

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

anti skid warning on dash display

Pass 22 Mar 2017 123,866 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 123,855 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 123,849 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 110,412 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both side (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 107,091 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 102,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 102,827 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 100,218 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2013 100,217 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2012 88,521 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)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2011 79,019 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 79,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

front and rear disc worn thin

Pass 4 Oct 2010 69,021 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 56,767 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2008 44,104 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 31,132 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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YH54 HCO is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YH54 HCO, 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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YH54 HCO is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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