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YJ54 DLM

2004 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

171,088 mi
Last recorded171,088 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 DLM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 171,088 miles

Corrosion underside of the vehicle and some suspension components.

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 162,210 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

anti skid service required message displayed on dash board , but not ABS warning light

Fail 16 Jul 2024 162,187 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake back plate loose

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

anti-skid service required message displayed on dash board (not ABS warning light )

Pass 6 Jul 2023 152,014 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 143,297 miles

front exhaust section joint corroded and blowing

Fail 22 Jul 2022 143,297 miles

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

front exhaust section joint corroded and blowing

Pass 28 Jul 2021 138,303 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 138,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 133,114 miles

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

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

rear sub-frame has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2019 126,619 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

heavy surface corrosion to rear sub-frame

o/s and n/s headlights faded

slight perishing to o/s and n/s front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 3 Aug 2018 121,129 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 116,729 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 112,628 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 112,621 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 106,303 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

play in osf rack end

Pass 30 Jun 2014 97,644 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 89,755 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 82,093 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 71,707 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 56,318 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 44,285 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 35,556 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 35,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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YJ54 DLM is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YJ54 DLM, 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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YJ54 DLM is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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