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FH53 ZZD

2003 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

201,277 mi
Last recorded201,277 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 ZZD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2024 201,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 197,761 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 186,421 miles

Coil spring corroded Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 172,504 miles

Coil spring corroded Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 172,489 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 161,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 147,761 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 147,761 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 140,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak Intercooler ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Jul 2017 140,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak Intercooler ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Dec 2016 135,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre 2mm tread depth

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

Nearside Rear Tyre 2mm tread depth

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 135,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre 2mm tread depth

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

Nearside Rear Tyre 2mm tread depth

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 120,891 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 111,909 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 102,709 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 95,117 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 79,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 63,732 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 55,956 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 44,663 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 33,905 miles

rear discs corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2006 21,831 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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FH53 ZZD is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FH53 ZZD, 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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FH53 ZZD is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 December 2003.

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