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BT53 ZJY

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,034 mi
Last recorded68,034 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 ZJY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 68,034 miles

Front number plate is damaged but not likely to be misread

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front headlamp lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 66,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2014 66,094 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 64,789 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 62,703 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 62,684 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 58,996 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 23 Dec 2010 50,740 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 43,979 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 34,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Dec 2007 27,971 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 21,040 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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BT53 ZJY is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BT53 ZJY, 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 BT53 ZJY registered?

BT53 ZJY is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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