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DN53 BOH

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,898 mi
Last recorded174,898 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 BOH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 174,898 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle very rusty

Fail 31 Jul 2020 174,897 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle very rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2019 170,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle very rusty

Fail 31 Jul 2019 170,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle very rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2018 164,783 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 164,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 160,944 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 156,502 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 151,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Sill covers fitted - Unable to check all prescribed areas

Pass 2 Jul 2015 151,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Sill covers fitted - Unable to check all prescribed areas

Pass 31 Jul 2014 148,508 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 138,564 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear supension arms bushes deteriorated

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 138,564 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)

front and rear supension arms bushes deteriorated

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2012 117,499 miles

4l oil used

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 117,499 miles

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

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

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

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

4l oil used

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 96,788 miles

N/S rear suspension bushes deteriated on trailing arms and radius arms, at the time of testing no apreciable movement was detected.

O/S rear supension bushes deteriated in the radius and trailing arms. At the time of testing no apreciable movement was detected.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 96,788 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

N/S rear suspension bushes deteriated on trailing arms and radius arms, at the time of testing no apreciable movement was detected.

O/S rear supension bushes deteriated in the radius and trailing arms. At the time of testing no apreciable movement was detected.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 79,918 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake efficency slightly down

n/s and o/s front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Sep 2009 70,459 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 52,283 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 40,357 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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DN53 BOH is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DN53 BOH, 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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DN53 BOH is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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