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FD53 JZJ

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,794 mi
Last recorded158,794 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 JZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 158,794 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 154,999 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 151,012 miles

nearside and offside front headlamps discolouring

Pass 29 Mar 2017 146,952 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side front ()

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

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

Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 146,952 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side front ()

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

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

Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 142,244 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

wiper slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2016 142,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Spare wheel insecure underside (6.4.2)

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

rear exhaust corroded

wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2015 136,647 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

suspention bushes deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2015 136,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bushes deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2014 131,047 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 121,736 miles

Front head lamps slightly deteriated

Passenger fron door check strap slightly weak

Slight deteriation to exhaust back box

Slight deteriation/debonding to front lower arm suspension bushes

Slight play to front inner rack ends

Slight wear to rear tyres on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2012 121,275 miles

Back box exhaust corroded

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 121,275 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Back box exhaust corroded

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 112,957 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 112,957 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 105,131 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 105,131 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 96,475 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 91,438 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 85,258 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 63,561 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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FD53 JZJ is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD53 JZJ, 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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FD53 JZJ is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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