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DA53 FYY

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

161,755 mi
Last recorded161,755 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 FYY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 161,755 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 155,058 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 146,038 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 138,791 miles

front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust mount slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 25 Mar 2015 127,728 miles

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

all suspension bushes deteriorated

centre to rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight play in rack ends

Fail 25 Mar 2015 127,728 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all suspension bushes deteriorated

centre to rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight play in rack ends

Pass 7 Apr 2014 119,129 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 109,562 miles

osf tie bar/rack has slight play

Fail 16 May 2013 109,562 miles

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

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

osf tie bar/rack has slight play

Pass 28 May 2012 85,731 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 63,091 miles

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

both steering arms have slight movement

Fail 25 Jan 2011 63,091 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both steering arms have slight movement

Pass 18 Feb 2010 56,763 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 51,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 44,476 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 34,227 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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DA53 FYY is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DA53 FYY, 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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DA53 FYY is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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