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YY53 VCU

2004 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

258,282 mi
Last recorded258,282 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 VCU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 258,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 249,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 249,241 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 236,555 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 228,935 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 221,414 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 212,382 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 202,321 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 202,321 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 188,258 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 188,257 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 172,719 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 159,110 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 159,110 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 143,712 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 122,288 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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YY53 VCU is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY53 VCU, 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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YY53 VCU is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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