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BN53 ZFX

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

173,902 mi
Last recorded173,902 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 ZFX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2024 173,902 miles

Emissions unable to be completed smoke and soot content (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension components and prescribed area corroded but not seriously weakened

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 163,055 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 163,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 150,823 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear plates worn (0.1 (b))

rear subframe and body corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2022 150,822 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear plates worn (0.1 (b))

rear subframe and body corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2021 145,793 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2020 141,210 miles

Both headlamp cleaning devices inoperative

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 4 Sep 2019 134,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 134,210 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 126,813 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 124,304 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 124,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 118,926 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 118,913 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 114,122 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 114,043 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 107,975 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 103,916 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 98,272 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 93,462 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 87,634 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 81,926 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 73,934 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 73,934 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Nov 2007 67,489 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 66,945 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 66,936 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Oct 2006 49,779 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 ZFX is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BN53 ZFX, 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 ZFX is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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