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BK53 UZE

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 UZE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017
Pass 23 Apr 2016 148,207 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 148,152 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken (1.3.2e)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 138,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 127,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 30 Mar 2013 118,546 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 118,546 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 106,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

lift in o/s steering rack

Fail 4 Apr 2012 106,596 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

lift in o/s steering rack

rear exhaust outer skin insecure

Fail 26 Apr 2011 94,753 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 94,753 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 80,860 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 80,661 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 65,732 miles

Nearside rear seat belt not tested child seat fitted.Secondary rear seat belts not tested inaccessible

Fail 22 Apr 2009 65,713 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear seat belt not tested child seat fitted.Secondary rear seat belts not tested inaccessible

Pass 6 May 2008 51,982 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 46,732 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 35,685 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 UZE is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UZE, 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 UZE is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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