2004 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · BT04 LHV
2004 Volvo XC90 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 14 May 2004. Recorded mileage 181,340 miles. MOT valid until 06 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC90
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,340 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT04 LHV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 181,340 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT04 LHV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volvo Xc90 (BT04 LHV) between July 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking and ply can be seen in o”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking and ply can be seen in ”.
BT04 LHV Mileage History
- 19/07/2024164,919 mi
- 19/07/2024164,921 mi+2 mi
- 07/08/2025172,587 mi+7,666 mi
- 13/08/2026181,212 mi+8,625 mi
- 08/09/2026181,340 mi+128 mi
Average of roughly 7,679 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo XC90 (Gen 1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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