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BV53 PAS

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

191,718 mi
Last recorded191,718 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 PAS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 191,718 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 186,306 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 181,352 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 176,493 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 171,583 miles

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Nov 2019 167,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 162,505 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Oct 2017 158,410 miles

covers fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Oct 2017 158,410 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Oct 2016 154,506 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 147,171 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 136,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear seats folded down at time of test

Fail 16 Sep 2014 136,876 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 11 Oct 2013 129,532 miles

osf trye inner wall slightly cracked

Fail 11 Oct 2013 129,531 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

osf trye inner wall slightly cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2012 122,102 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 112,886 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 112,886 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 104,423 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 96,224 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 85,892 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 85,892 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Feb 2008 70,791 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 70,785 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 56,017 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 55,935 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BV53 PAS is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BV53 PAS, 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 BV53 PAS registered?

BV53 PAS is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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The MOT history for BV53 PAS shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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