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FE53 ZSV

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

186,001 mi
Last recorded186,001 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 ZSV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 186,001 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 186,001 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 177,042 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 177,042 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s front (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 164,026 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output front both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 152,192 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 152,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 141,120 miles

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

windscreen damaged

Fail 22 Mar 2018 141,120 miles

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

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

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

windscreen damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2017 125,205 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both sides rear tyres close to legal limit

front brake hoses perished

front headlamps misty

o/s/r brake pad wearing thin

stone chips on windscreen

Fail 17 Feb 2017 125,050 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)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both sides rear tyres close to legal limit

front brake hoses perished

front headlamps misty

o/s/r brake pad wearing thin

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 26 Feb 2016 118,123 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 118,105 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

movement in steering rack inner joints

rear exhaust poorly secured

Pass 14 Feb 2015 111,926 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wipers in poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2014 103,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Feb 2013 97,055 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 97,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 80,370 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 79,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 73,559 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 73,559 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 66,085 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

drivers wiper worn

Pass 30 Aug 2008 58,865 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 49,846 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 49,844 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 40,385 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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FE53 ZSV is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FE53 ZSV, 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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FE53 ZSV is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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