MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,906 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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
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
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
slight corrosion on under body
under trays fitted unable to access all testable items
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
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)
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)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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
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
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Volvo XC90?
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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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