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DA53 PYV

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

160,856 mi
Last recorded160,856 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 160,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 160,692 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 144,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 144,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 139,332 miles

both front headlights dull

Fail 21 Nov 2017 139,332 miles

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

both front headlights dull

Pass 24 Nov 2016 129,035 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 121,537 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 27 Nov 2015 121,537 miles

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

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 2 Dec 2014 113,875 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 3 Dec 2013 103,715 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 94,797 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 8 Dec 2011 88,369 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2011 88,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

3rd row ns seatbelt web cut

Pass 20 Dec 2010 79,360 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 79,197 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 67,350 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 67,224 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)

Rear axle bushes pulling apart

Fail 21 Nov 2008 55,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

cut in side wall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2008 55,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

cut in side wall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2007 46,088 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 46,088 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 34,890 miles

rear axle has an oil leak

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 PYV is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black 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 PYV, 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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What year was DA53 PYV registered?

DA53 PYV is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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