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FE53 ZSW

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

196,487 mi
Last recorded196,487 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 ZSW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 196,487 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 188,525 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 177,876 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 167,058 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 7 Aug 2014 158,453 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 158,210 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 149,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 145,111 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 136,197 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 136,197 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 125,583 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 113,336 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 1 Feb 2010 113,336 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 100,830 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 100,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 89,374 miles

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

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)

front number plate water damage

nearside front tyre worn outside edge

Pass 5 Oct 2007 83,850 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 83,741 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 71,790 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 ZSW is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FE53 ZSW, 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 FE53 ZSW registered?

FE53 ZSW is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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The MOT history for FE53 ZSW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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