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YU54 XYL

2004 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

247,471 mi
Last recorded247,471 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU54 XYL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 247,471 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 238,936 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 224,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 215,752 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 206,018 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 192,365 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light out

Fail 5 May 2020 192,365 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light out

Pass 16 Aug 2018 167,016 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 166,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 146,642 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 146,632 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 May 2016 139,547 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 139,546 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 129,789 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 122,646 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 121,959 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 121,357 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 107,321 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 93,244 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 93,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 75,840 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 52,887 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 52,852 miles

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 35,158 miles

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

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

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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YU54 XYL is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YU54 XYL, 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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What year was YU54 XYL registered?

YU54 XYL is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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