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BL52 YBT

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,376 mi
Last recorded170,376 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 YBT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 170,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 157,985 miles

Central Rear diff mount bracket broken

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 157,905 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 134,803 miles

exhaust corroded at rear

play in steering rack o/side and notchy

Fail 6 Oct 2020 134,757 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s and n/s both inefficient (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded at rear

play in steering rack o/side and notchy

Pass 30 Sep 2019 128,721 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 128,721 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 121,600 miles

n/s/f brake hose pipe slightly rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2017 117,132 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 117,130 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/60x18. Only 2mm left and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 111,701 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 111,701 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 105,665 miles

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 99,063 miles

rear exhaust silencer deterioated

srs service message displayed

Fail 29 Sep 2014 99,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust silencer deterioated

srs service message displayed

Fail 27 Sep 2013 92,748 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust outer skin deterioated

Pass 27 Sep 2013 92,748 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust outer skin deterioated

Pass 21 Sep 2012 85,075 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 75,916 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 75,916 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 68,898 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 61,346 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 53,923 miles

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

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

engine undertray fitted

steering notchy in operation

Pass 25 Oct 2007 53,732 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 52,256 miles

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

slight knock in steering rack

Pass 3 Jan 2006 45,694 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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BL52 YBT is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BL52 YBT, 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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BL52 YBT is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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