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AE54 ZYA

2004 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

146,254 mi
Last recorded146,254 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo XC90105,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 ZYA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 146,254 miles

Front Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 146,254 miles

Front Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 143,155 miles

Exhaust centre flange poor condition

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 143,138 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust centre flange poor condition

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 139,979 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 135,515 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 135,515 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 128,863 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 128,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 123,766 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear suspension arm bent - recommend replace (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamp beam patterns weak - lens worn

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm + wear to edges + perishing in tread

o/s/f wishbone front bush heavily worn/ weakening

o/s/r tyre bold inner edge + wear to n/s/r tyre tyre inner edge

separating to n/s/f shocker top mounting

some separating to rear trailing arm front bushes

Fail 27 Aug 2020 123,766 miles

Central Rear Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stabiliser mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn up/down play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear suspension arm bent - recommend replace (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamp beam patterns weak - lens worn

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm + wear to edges + perishing in tread

o/s/f wishbone front bush heavily worn/ weakening

o/s/r tyre bold inner edge + wear to n/s/r tyre tyre inner edge

separating to n/s/f shocker top mounting

some separating to rear trailing arm front bushes

Pass 31 Aug 2019 119,886 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 119,876 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 114,583 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats ()

Pass 23 Aug 2017 106,293 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 106,281 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 98,283 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 91,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Aug 2015 91,458 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 82,319 miles

both front lower arm bushes worn

diesel smoke to clean

Fail 19 Aug 2013 64,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 64,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 49,522 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 38,397 miles

NSR tyre low

Fail 30 Aug 2011 38,397 miles

NSR tyre low

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 33,340 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 28,111 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 22,062 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 17,190 miles

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

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 ZYA is a 2004 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 AE54 ZYA, 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 ZYA is a 2004 Volvo XC90, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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