2004 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · DP04 APU
2004 Volvo XC90 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 23 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 154,855 miles. MOT expired on 07 Dec 2022. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC90
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,855 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DP04 APU Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2021
- 154,855 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DP04 APU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volvo Xc90 (DP04 APU) between July 2007 and December 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 06 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (22 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 64 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 Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
DP04 APU Mileage History
- 27/07/200711,083 mi
- 23/05/200814,243 mi+3,160 mi
- 25/05/200928,838 mi+14,595 mi
- 24/05/201047,117 mi+18,279 mi
- 04/05/201164,893 mi+17,776 mi
- 04/05/201164,894 mi+1 mi
- 03/05/201274,025 mi+9,131 mi
- 03/05/201274,025 mi
- 16/05/201388,093 mi+14,068 mi
- 16/05/201388,093 mi
- 02/05/201499,355 mi+11,262 mi
- 05/05/2015109,069 mi+9,714 mi
- 06/05/2016120,075 mi+11,006 mi
- 16/05/2016120,524 mi+449 mi
- 23/05/2017131,918 mi+11,394 mi
- 26/05/2017131,921 mi+3 mi
- 29/05/2018142,601 mi+10,680 mi
- 04/06/2018142,607 mi+6 mi
- 04/05/2019148,236 mi+5,629 mi
- 09/05/2019148,237 mi+1 mi
- 04/12/2020153,234 mi+4,997 mi
- 08/12/2020153,234 mi
- 06/12/2021154,855 mi+1,621 mi
Average of roughly 10,010 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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