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YR54 EMJ

2004 Volvo XC90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

188,669 mi
Last recorded188,669 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 EMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 188,669 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 183,851 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 177,655 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main mount rubber bush heavily worn/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 177,655 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main mount rubber bush heavily worn/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern-bulb fitment (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 171,553 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 166,870 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 156,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside headlamp clouding

offside steering arm slight play

Fail 14 Jul 2015 156,053 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust cover corroded off

front discs wearing thin

nearside headlamp clouding

offside steering arm slight play

rear wipewr split

Pass 14 Aug 2014 149,923 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 139,398 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 139,394 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 118,167 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 118,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 104,221 miles

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

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

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

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

both front wipers splitting

fluid leak underneath on covers

front pads wearing

Pass 27 Aug 2010 90,517 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 81,252 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 80,866 miles

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

engine oil overfull

Pass 13 Aug 2008 70,065 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 48,943 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 48,943 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YR54 EMJ is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YR54 EMJ, 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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YR54 EMJ is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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