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BN53 GWM

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,369 mi
Last recorded144,369 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 GWM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 144,369 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 137,736 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 137,736 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 133,169 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 133,169 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 126,873 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2012 126,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 115,148 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 98,922 miles

handbrake travel still long but with short reserve ok

Fail 4 Feb 2010 98,857 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Jan 2010 98,615 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 84,345 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 84,345 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 71,780 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 52,474 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 GWM is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GWM, 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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BN53 GWM is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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