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FD53 PYF

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

199,781 mi
Last recorded199,781 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 PYF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 199,781 miles

Nearside Dipped beam pattern weak

Nearside Headlamp glass deteriorated

Offside Dipped beam pattern weak

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Getting perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp glass deteriorated

Offside Headlamp washer not working

Offside Slight play in steering rack

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 199,781 miles

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

Nearside Dipped beam pattern weak

Nearside Headlamp glass deteriorated

Offside Dipped beam pattern weak

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Getting perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp glass deteriorated

Offside Headlamp washer not working

Offside Slight play in steering rack

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 199,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2017 193,259 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Fail 4 Dec 2017 193,251 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 193,212 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 188,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also exhaust supports deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 188,073 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also exhaust supports deteriorated (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 178,474 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 178,474 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 170,947 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2015 170,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 153,042 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2013 128,934 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 111,634 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 104,454 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 87,897 miles

front suspension lower wishbones bushes starting to split/ wear

handbrake performance slightly low

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

rear exhaust starting to rust

rear suspension lower arms bushes starting to split/ wear

Fail 10 Nov 2009 87,897 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

front suspension lower wishbones bushes starting to split/ wear

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

rear exhaust starting to rust

rear suspension lower arms bushes starting to split/ wear

Pass 16 Oct 2008 77,443 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 71,506 miles

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

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

slight play in offside steering rack pivot

unable to check nearside centre seatbelt due to child seat fitted

unable to check rear most seat belts due to boot liner fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2007 71,504 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in offside steering rack pivot

unable to check nearside centre seatbelt due to child seat fitted

unable to check rear most seat belts due to boot liner fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2006 58,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 PYF is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FD53 PYF, 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 PYF is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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