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DA53 MHZ

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,902 mi
Last recorded151,902 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 MHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 151,902 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 151,902 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 139,386 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2015 139,386 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 127,686 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 127,685 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 104,438 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 86,266 miles

front and rear discs worn

Fail 1 Apr 2011 86,009 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

front and rear discs worn

Pass 31 Mar 2010 70,655 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 56,256 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 56,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,133 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 43,328 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 32,824 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 MHZ is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA53 MHZ, 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 MHZ is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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