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FD53 PYJ

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,600 mi
Last recorded160,600 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 160,600 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

front and rear suspension heavily corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 156,635 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 154,165 miles

Low park brake efficiency

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and advanced pad wear. Compare nearside. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 150,856 miles

Parking brake efficiency low

Pass 16 Nov 2021 147,807 miles

Parking brake efficiency low

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 147,807 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency low

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 146,506 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 143,925 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2018 139,295 miles

Offside front brake pipe has corrosion beneath outer coating. Unable to assess extent!

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Parking brake poor

Pass 17 Nov 2017 133,776 miles

Parking brake poor

Fail 15 Nov 2017 133,776 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake poor

Pass 2 Nov 2016 126,284 miles

Offside front brake pipe may be corroding under surface protection coating. (compare nearside front)

Parking brake poor

Fail 2 Nov 2016 126,284 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake pipe may be corroding under surface protection coating. (compare nearside front)

Parking brake poor

Pass 2 Nov 2015 119,190 miles

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

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

both head lamp glasses deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2014 110,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight corrosion to rear chassis above rear subframe

Pass 30 Oct 2013 103,845 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 21 Nov 2012 97,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front marker lamp inop.

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

SRS light/message indicates fault

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 97,461 miles

Nearside front marker lamp inop.

SRS light/message indicates fault

Pass 15 Nov 2011 89,112 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 81,803 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 81,803 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 73,182 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 63,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 54,544 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 43,529 miles

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

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 PYJ is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PYJ, 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 PYJ is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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