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YU54 ZXZ

2004 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

152,462 mi
Last recorded152,462 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU54 ZXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 152,462 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 152,462 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/Side and N/Side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 263,156 miles

lift in o/s/f inner steering rack arm

o/s/r lamp unit cracked

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 249,641 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 249,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 233,643 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

engine noisy (alt pully)

petrol flap hinge broken

slight lift o/s/f inner steering rack

Fail 24 Jan 2023 233,641 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

engine noisy (alt pully)

petrol flap hinge broken

slight lift o/s/f inner steering rack

Pass 12 Jan 2022 214,878 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both O/Side and N/Side frosty & tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/Side and N/Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 214,878 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both O/Side and N/Side frosty & tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/Side and N/Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 193,962 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both headlamp lens frosty

Fail 7 Jan 2021 193,962 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both headlamp lens frosty

Pass 16 Jan 2020 181,652 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both head lamp lens frosty

o/s/f inner steering rack arm has slight lift

petrol flap hinge broken

Pass 21 Jan 2019 164,071 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 160,126 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER COVERS FITTED

Fail 8 Nov 2017 160,126 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER COVERS FITTED

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 154,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 166,760 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 146,026 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 131,336 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 131,336 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 122,678 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 122,678 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 117,044 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 103,751 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 103,747 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 93,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 93,852 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 80,262 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 79,423 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 79,423 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 60,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 60,520 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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YU54 ZXZ is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 YU54 ZXZ, 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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YU54 ZXZ is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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