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BK53 ZTH

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,125 mi
Last recorded108,125 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 108,125 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 102,321 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 97,485 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 92,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 92,395 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 84,084 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front brake discs are in poor condition

front suspension is slightly noisey

srs lamp on

Fail 16 Nov 2012 84,084 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front brake discs are in poor condition

front suspension is slightly noisey

srs lamp on

Pass 15 Nov 2011 72,445 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 72,440 miles

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

steering rack noisey when turning on ramp, no excess freeplay found and smooth in operation

Fail 30 Sep 2011 72,170 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 70,175 miles

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

steering very noisey and has slight play and knocks but with no loos parts found

Pass 20 May 2010 62,290 miles

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

slight play in steering joints

Pass 20 May 2009 57,916 miles

steering knocky

Fail 20 May 2009 57,916 miles

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

steering knocky

Pass 5 Jun 2008 52,203 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 50,489 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 39,102 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 ZTH is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BK53 ZTH, 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 ZTH is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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