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YJ54 GDB

2004 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

146,703 mi
Last recorded146,703 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 GDB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 146,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 139,673 miles

Rear Inner sills corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 135,046 miles

Inner Inner sills corroded

Oil leak

play in o/s/ inner steering rack arm

Pass 13 Oct 2022 129,226 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 123,524 miles

o/s/r , n/s/r tie bar bushes deteriorated

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 9 Oct 2021 123,432 miles

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

o/s/r , n/s/r tie bar bushes deteriorated

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 16 Oct 2020 120,099 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 115,110 miles

Parking brake only just passed,advise inspection.

Slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 19 May 2018 108,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2017 104,097 miles

PARK BRAKE EFFORT ONLY JUST MET

SOME UNDER CAR COMPONANTS RUSTY

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

Pass 6 May 2016 97,870 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 91,627 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 91,627 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 84,431 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 71,506 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 71,506 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 57,675 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 57,675 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)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 36,361 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 36,206 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 29,933 miles

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

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

front washers only just providing washer liquid.

front wipers slightly worn.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 24,429 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 19,175 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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YJ54 GDB is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Silver 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 GDB, 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 GDB is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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