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BV53 UOR

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

191,164 mi
Last recorded191,164 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 UOR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 191,164 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

covers fitted on sills

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 7 Aug 2017 191,164 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear coil springs corroded

covers fitted on sills

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 13 Aug 2016 184,371 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 178,241 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Aug 2015 178,241 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Aug 2014 170,765 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 170,765 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 165,366 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 158,370 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 151,616 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 151,616 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 144,003 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 132,151 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s n/s front rear no plates deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2009 132,148 miles

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s n/s front rear no plates deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2008 113,923 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

rear #plate tatty

Fail 29 Aug 2008 113,923 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear #plate tatty

Fail 29 Aug 2007 89,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear number plate getting tatty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 89,275 miles

Rear number plate getting tatty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 72,355 miles

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

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 UOR is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BV53 UOR, 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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BV53 UOR is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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