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AE54 VZW

2004 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

157,574 mi
Last recorded157,574 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 VZW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 157,574 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Sep 2022 157,503 miles

Emissions not tested black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam patern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower both side rear marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Sep 2021 155,041 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 151,517 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2019 141,810 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 133,560 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 123,459 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 105,985 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 96,907 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhuast system bracket holder broken rust and corrosions, but adequately supported

Pass 1 Sep 2014 85,219 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 71,012 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 71,012 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 63,651 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT ARM BUSHES WORN / SPLITTING

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

REAR INNER BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Fail 11 Sep 2012 63,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

235/60-18

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT ARM BUSHES WORN / SPLITTING

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

REAR INNER BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

SERIOUS FRONT WHEEL ALINGNMENT ISSUE BOTH FRONT TYRES SCRUBBING OUT ON OUTER SHOULDERS BOTH FRONT TYRES SERIOUSLY WORN

Pass 13 Sep 2011 54,728 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 48,073 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,507 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 43,507 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 37,487 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 30,828 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 30,828 miles

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

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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AE54 VZW is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AE54 VZW, 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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AE54 VZW is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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