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BK53 PXX

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,463 mi
Last recorded163,463 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 PXX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 163,463 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 163,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Road wheel fixing missing 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2018 163,459 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

slight play in steering coiumn

slight play in steering coiumn

Pass 24 Jan 2017 154,032 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 120,678 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

fuel cap seal perishing

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 3 Feb 2016 120,678 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) does not face the front bulb come out from headlamp (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

fuel cap seal perishing

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 6 Feb 2015 92,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 92,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 85,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s tie rod has play

Pass 7 Nov 2012 77,987 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 69,781 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing rusty

Fail 19 Sep 2011 69,781 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer casing rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2010 63,735 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 45,738 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 37,321 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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BK53 PXX is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK53 PXX, 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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BK53 PXX is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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