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BT53 ZJX

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

183,906 mi
Last recorded183,906 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 ZJX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 183,906 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

wiper switch defective

Fail 14 Apr 2023 183,906 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

wiper switch defective

Pass 17 Mar 2022 178,418 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair h/brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 178,418 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair h/brake (1.2.1 (c))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2021 173,520 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

slight surface corrosion on under body

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 14 Jan 2020 169,887 miles

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

slight corrosion on under body

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 22 Dec 2018 165,375 miles

slight corrosion on under body

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 3 Nov 2017 157,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low tread (2mm) no visible tread on both edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low tread (2mm) no visible tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear exhaust box corroded outer skin

Pass 7 Nov 2016 148,893 miles

Middle Exhaust To Cat Join Heavy Corrosion

Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded At Top

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 148,893 miles

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

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

Middle Exhaust To Cat Join Heavy Corrosion

Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded At Top

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 140,467 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 132,462 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2014 132,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2013 119,120 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 107,656 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 97,076 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 97,076 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 85,391 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 85,221 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 75,035 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 66,057 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 65,832 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 50,244 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 50,244 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 36,457 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 36,457 miles

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

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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BT53 ZJX is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BT53 ZJX, 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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BT53 ZJX is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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