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YY04 MXS

2004 Volvo XC90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,589 mi
Last recorded146,589 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 MXS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 146,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 140,368 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 130,262 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 121,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer tread and tyre wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer tread and tyre wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 117,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing from back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing from centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen middle top (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

fuel cap seal is starting to perish.

Pass 5 Jul 2019 110,723 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 9 Jul 2018 102,739 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 102,739 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal is very badly cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 96,719 miles

Both front tyres have slight outer side wall damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 60 18 H (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake only just met the requirements at 15%

Pass 15 Jul 2016 90,858 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 90,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 85,665 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)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 79,393 miles

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating.

Very slight signs of grease at offside front inner CV boot but no obvious damage to boot.

child seat fitted to centre rear at time of test.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 71,186 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 63,826 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 63,826 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 55,991 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 51,238 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 51,238 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 44,511 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 38,812 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 30,835 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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YY04 MXS is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YY04 MXS, 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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YY04 MXS is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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