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DN52 ZHB

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,395 mi
Last recorded168,395 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 ZHB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 168,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2020 164,634 miles

Nearside Rear silencer corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2020 164,634 miles

Nearside Rear silencer corroded

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 151,721 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 151,721 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lense misty need cleaning (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 149,863 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sub frame area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 146,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 May 2017 146,389 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2016 140,774 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 135,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 May 2015 135,999 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 129,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 May 2014 129,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 May 2013 122,645 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2013 122,645 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 122,587 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 113,897 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 102,963 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise rear disc's

Fail 9 Apr 2011 102,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 95,901 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 83,367 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 70,682 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 57,463 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 46,819 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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DN52 ZHB is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DN52 ZHB, 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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DN52 ZHB is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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