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YJ04 ZCD

2004 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

165,187 mi
Last recorded165,187 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 ZCD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 165,187 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 165,187 miles

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Jul 2018 165,186 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2016 141,235 miles

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

both front headlamp plastic lenses deteriorated

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

Fail 27 Jul 2016 141,235 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) x2 rackends (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2015 126,335 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 126,335 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 110,931 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 110,931 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 100,263 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 100,263 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 91,432 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 91,432 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 91,430 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 87,822 miles

both rear brake discs worn

o/s/r brake bind

Fail 29 Jun 2011 87,822 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

both rear brake discs worn

o/s/r brake bind

Pass 24 Jun 2010 83,472 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 68,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 49,146 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 29,837 miles

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

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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YJ04 ZCD is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YJ04 ZCD, 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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YJ04 ZCD is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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