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DF53 FVP

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

173,169 mi
Last recorded173,169 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 FVP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 173,169 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 173,169 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 155,351 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 155,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 153,644 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 134,061 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

nsr tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 29 Oct 2014 134,061 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

nsr tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2013 120,050 miles

both headlight lenses deteriorated

child seat in n/s rear unable to fully test adult belt

play in o/s steering rack tie rod ball joint

Fail 30 Sep 2013 120,042 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both headlight lenses deteriorated

child seat in n/s rear unable to fully test adult belt

n/s front side marker light not working

play in o/s steering rack tie rod ball joint

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Oct 2012 109,286 miles

both front suspension lower arms have worn bushes

o/s of steering rack has some play in tie rod joint

rear silencer outer skin corroded and coming away

Pass 26 Oct 2011 97,836 miles

both front anti-roll bar links have slight play

both front lower arm rear bush's starting to split

Fail 26 Oct 2011 97,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front anti-roll bar links have slight play

both front lower arm rear bush's starting to split

Pass 8 Oct 2010 86,011 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 86,006 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

engine oil low

front brake pads getting low

o/s of steering rack has some play / wear

Fail 14 Oct 2009 73,226 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 73,226 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 58,088 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 43,028 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 28,517 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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DF53 FVP is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DF53 FVP, 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 DF53 FVP registered?

DF53 FVP is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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