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BX53 OLN

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

198,300 mi
Last recorded198,300 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 OLN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 198,300 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 186,227 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 185,368 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2018 169,885 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 150,484 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 129,751 miles

Engine covers and underbody trays fitted so some items not fully inspected...

Items removed from swept area of windscreen prior to test...

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 118,616 miles

centre exhaust hanger deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear seats missing

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 19 Oct 2015 118,582 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre exhaust hanger deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear seats missing

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 14 Oct 2014 111,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 103,337 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Rear discs corroded

n/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 17 Oct 2012 93,336 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 83,544 miles

parking brake efficiency just passes MOT limit

Fail 2 Nov 2011 83,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 73,611 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 73,611 miles

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

Both front brake discs corroded.

Drivers door very stiff,check strap broken.

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

Rear exhaust corroded but not blowing.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 64,264 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 64,264 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust is rotten but not blowing.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 52,314 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 52,314 miles

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

exhaust is rotten but not blowing

oil leaking from oil cooler in the grill.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 41,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 31,724 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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BX53 OLN is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BX53 OLN, 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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BX53 OLN is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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