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BK53 ZVG

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,942 mi
Last recorded90,942 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 ZVG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 90,942 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 83,841 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 78,881 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 78,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 75,519 miles

bad oil leak off engine

Fail 14 Nov 2009 75,515 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bad oil leak off engine

Pass 15 Nov 2008 70,379 miles

bad oil leak off engine/power steering can not see for covers covering engine but steering rack is dry

Fail 15 Nov 2008 70,376 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

bad oil leak off engine/power steering can not see for covers covering engine but steering rack is dry

Pass 22 Nov 2007 63,578 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 63,518 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2007 62,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

oil/fluid on splash shield under vehicle

Pass 10 Sep 2007 62,484 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

oil/fluid on splash shield under vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2006 46,633 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 46,625 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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 ZVG is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZVG, 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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What year was BK53 ZVG registered?

BK53 ZVG is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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