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AK53 WYZ

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

134,157 mi
Last recorded134,157 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 WYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 134,157 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt webbing frayed

Offside Front cv boot cracking/ leaking

engine has oil leak

headlamps discoloured

park brake performance low

rear exhaust box has leaking

rear sub- frame has corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2023 134,157 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear seat belt webbing frayed

Offside Front cv boot cracking/ leaking

engine has oil leak

headlamps discoloured

park brake performance low

rear exhaust box has leaking

rear sub- frame has corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2022 127,709 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil leak

slight play in n/s steering arm

surface corrosion on rear subframe and suspension components incuding rear springs

Fail 14 Jul 2022 127,708 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil leak

slight play in n/s steering arm

surface corrosion on rear subframe and suspension components incuding rear springs

Fail 1 Jul 2022 127,661 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil low (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end or rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 122,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jun 2021 122,775 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge/very close to exposing cords

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Apr 2020 118,899 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 118,859 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 109,562 miles

Nearside Rear 3rd row seat belt slow to reel back

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust backbox peeling

Fail 17 Oct 2018 109,561 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 3rd row seat belt slow to reel back

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust backbox peeling

Pass 17 Oct 2017 93,206 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 93,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 90,260 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 86,714 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside and outside shoulders

Offside Front tyre worn on inside and outside shoulders

Offside Rear tyre worn on shoulders

Fail 12 Oct 2015 86,714 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside and outside shoulders

Offside Front tyre worn on inside and outside shoulders

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 16 Oct 2014 81,849 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 81,849 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 77,332 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 73,275 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre worn down to 2.5mm

Pass 17 Oct 2011 67,062 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 57,793 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 57,751 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 48,213 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 40,651 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 40,651 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 33,476 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 28,370 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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AK53 WYZ is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 AK53 WYZ, 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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AK53 WYZ is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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