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DA53 MJK

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

135,965 mi
Last recorded135,965 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 MJK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 135,965 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 135,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 135,182 miles

frt no. plate cracked

Fail 18 Oct 2019 135,170 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rears (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working rears (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

frt no. plate cracked

Pass 15 May 2018 129,500 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 129,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear tyers perishing on tread

Pass 9 May 2017 123,779 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 123,779 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 119,630 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 111,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 111,778 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 106,285 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 102,421 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 97,697 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 97,697 miles

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

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Fail 26 Feb 2011 91,063 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 91,063 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 83,650 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 83,487 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn low advise

Pass 1 Oct 2008 78,682 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 78,682 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 71,955 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 59,224 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 MJK is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DA53 MJK, 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 MJK is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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