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FL53 WUW

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,169 mi
Last recorded145,169 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 WUW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 145,169 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 140,160 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very close to limit ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 140,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 135,086 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 131,548 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 126,255 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 126,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 120,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 116,553 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2016 113,551 miles

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

offide front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jun 2016 113,551 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text both (6.3.1e)

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

offide front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2015 107,758 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 99,054 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 99,054 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 93,013 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 93,013 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 85,703 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 78,925 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 72,103 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 65,667 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 58,266 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 48,506 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 48,505 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 42,758 miles

Parking brake poor

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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FL53 WUW is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL53 WUW, 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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FL53 WUW is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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