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BN53 EUE

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,029 mi
Last recorded146,029 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 EUE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 146,029 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 146,009 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 131,758 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 130,442 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 123,085 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 122,041 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 118,533 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 118,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 113,179 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 113,179 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 102,176 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 94,245 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 94,245 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 93,885 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 84,477 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 72,223 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 60,110 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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BN53 EUE is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BN53 EUE, 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 BN53 EUE registered?

BN53 EUE is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BN53 EUE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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