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BL53 RXM

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,131 mi
Last recorded164,131 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 RXM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 164,131 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler area at front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 164,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler area at front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 155,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 31 May 2016 145,214 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 134,217 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 115,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin starting to corrode

n/s/wiper blade ends starting to split

Fail 28 Mar 2014 115,160 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin starting to corrode

n/s/wiper blade ends starting to split

Pass 8 Apr 2013 100,510 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 80,963 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 55,504 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 51,159 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 43,567 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 39,535 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 30,434 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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BL53 RXM is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BL53 RXM, 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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BL53 RXM is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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