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AT53 BHW

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

175,627 mi
Last recorded175,627 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT53 BHW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 175,627 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 169,258 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 163,328 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 155,674 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 155,674 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 147,638 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 138,191 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 131,652 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 131,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 94,947 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 71,286 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 71,286 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 54,986 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 54,986 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 41,001 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 41,001 miles

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

both front brake disc inner surface corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2007 34,731 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 34,731 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 26,532 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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AT53 BHW is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AT53 BHW, 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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AT53 BHW is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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