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AG53 KCY

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,707 mi
Last recorded100,707 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 KCY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 100,707 miles

235/60/R18/103V. All 4mm.

Fail 4 Jan 2017 201,188 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

235/60/R18/103V. All 4mm.

Pass 13 Jan 2016 188,840 miles

235/60/R18/103V. OF 3 OR 5 NR 5 NF 3mm.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 188,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

235/60/R18/103V. OF 3 OR 5 NR 5 NF 3mm.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 175,008 miles

235/60/R18/103V. Fronts 3mm. Rears 4mm.

Parking brake only just met requirements for test.

Pass 22 Jan 2014 161,902 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 161,902 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

235/60/R18/103V. OF 6 OR 2.5 NR 1.5 NF 6mm.

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 151,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

N/s/r tyre getting low from inner edges

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2013 151,576 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

N/s/r tyre getting low from inner edges

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 138,339 miles

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

Both rear tyres slightly off-shape

Due to wet weather conditions not allowing full inspection underneath

Safety covers fitted underneath not allowing full inspection

Slight corrossion on rear suspension arms

Pass 28 Jan 2011 125,880 miles

Both rear tyres slightly off-shape

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle covered with dirt and mud not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Jan 2011 125,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Both rear tyres slightly off-shape

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle covered with dirt and mud not allowing full inspection

strong advice both rear brake discs corroded and scored

Pass 19 Jan 2010 112,865 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 112,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 99,063 miles

off side rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Dec 2007 77,894 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 54,956 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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AG53 KCY is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 102,129 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 AG53 KCY, 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 23 years old, this Volvo XC90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AG53 KCY is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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