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DF53 FVR

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

118,186 mi
Last recorded118,186 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 FVR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2014 118,186 miles

front suspension arm bushes wearing

Fail 23 Dec 2014 118,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front suspension arm bushes wearing

Pass 19 Dec 2013 105,791 miles

front tyres near limit

Fail 16 Dec 2013 105,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front tyres near limit

Fail 8 Nov 2012 89,221 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 89,221 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 76,346 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 63,299 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 63,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front brake disc's worn

Pass 3 Dec 2009 56,658 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 36,478 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 47,791 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 47,630 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 41,777 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)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 41,777 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 33,435 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 FVR is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 FVR, 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 FVR registered?

DF53 FVR is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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