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FB53 DJZ

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

173,071 mi
Last recorded173,071 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 DJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 173,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 161,098 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover and under tray fitted

slight oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2018 161,073 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover and under tray fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2017 150,573 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

parking brake only just met efficiencys

Fail 3 Mar 2017 150,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam image (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 138,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 138,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 131,399 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 120,309 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 111,576 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 99,685 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 86,659 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 86,659 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 76,810 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 76,810 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 75,660 miles

DETACHABLE TOW BAR FITTED BALL HITCH NOT SUPPLIED

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

REAR SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 75,660 miles

DETACHABLE TOW BAR FITTED BALL HITCH NOT SUPPLIED

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

REAR SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 69,771 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 65,640 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 65,633 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 61,364 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 51,646 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 51,417 miles

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

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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FB53 DJZ is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FB53 DJZ, 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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FB53 DJZ is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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