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FD53 JZM

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

170,754 mi
Last recorded170,754 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 JZM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 170,754 miles

under body surface rust

Pass 13 Jul 2019 169,021 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 161,891 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 153,772 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 150,282 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 148,122 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 148,121 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box outer skin peeling

front number plate peeling on edge

Pass 19 Mar 2014 139,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 138,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 128,456 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 118,306 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 118,306 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 107,695 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 84,820 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 84,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 69,785 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 47,013 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 JZM is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 JZM, 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 FD53 JZM registered?

FD53 JZM is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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