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CF53 HMV

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

146,730 mi
Last recorded146,730 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 HMV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 146,730 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside front and nearside front (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded offside front and nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded offside rear and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap seal deteriorated but still creating a seal

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Feb 2018 146,229 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside front and nearside front (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded offside front and nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded offside rear and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap seal deteriorated but still creating a seal

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Feb 2017 123,793 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 123,792 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 110,043 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 98,060 miles

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

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

Some wear noted in both front steering tie bars. REPAIRED

Pass 21 Nov 2014 97,548 miles

front brake discs corroded

fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2014 97,548 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2013 94,828 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2013 94,828 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2012 90,622 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nearside and offside rear tyres have uneven wear

Fail 22 Nov 2012 90,622 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nearside and offside rear tyres have uneven wear

Pass 21 Nov 2011 88,009 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 82,660 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 80,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front inner cv boot weeping.

slight movement detected in offside front steering arm.

Fail 9 Nov 2009 80,658 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front inner cv boot weeping.

slight movement detected in offside front steering arm.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 73,080 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 72,959 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 61,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/r tyre has uneven inside edge wear.

Fail 23 Nov 2007 61,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre has uneven inside edge wear.

Pass 20 Nov 2006 50,383 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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CF53 HMV is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CF53 HMV, 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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CF53 HMV is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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