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FD53 ZYT

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,417 mi
Last recorded143,417 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 143,417 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 143,416 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Towbar attachment insecure towball loose. (6.1.6 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 137,928 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 137,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect len's need polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect len's need polishing (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 132,839 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 132,838 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 121,791 miles

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear Position lamp lens cracked.

Nearside Rear flexi brake pipe beginning to perish

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

Offside Rear flexi brake pipe beginning to perish

Fail 25 Oct 2022 121,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated starting to become rough (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear Position lamp lens cracked.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing within tread (strong advise) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear flexi brake pipe beginning to perish

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing within tread (strong advise) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear flexi brake pipe beginning to perish

Pass 25 Oct 2021 118,868 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens cracked.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 118,867 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens cracked.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 117,818 miles

Nearside Rear Lower suspension trailing arm front bush - worn/seprating

Nearside Rear tyre - worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Oct 2020 117,817 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower suspension trailing arm front bush - worn/seprating

Nearside Rear tyre - worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2019 115,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 110,097 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 110,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2017 104,225 miles

Both front wishbone bushes worn but not excessive

Nearside Rear tyre slightly stepped

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 94,698 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 86,742 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 80,129 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 73,099 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 66,609 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 59,950 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 59,946 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2010 53,438 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 47,453 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 42,266 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,976 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 29,810 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 ZYT is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 ZYT, 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 ZYT is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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