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FP53 SWF

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

189,493 mi
Last recorded189,493 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 SWF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 189,493 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 189,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 184,584 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 177,749 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 177,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 171,021 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 17,970 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both wishbones (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 170,961 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both wishbones (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 161,344 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 161,344 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 152,280 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel leak tank area..

Pass 26 Nov 2012 134,776 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 125,524 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 114,021 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2009 102,707 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 92,754 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 81,386 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 63,232 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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FP53 SWF is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FP53 SWF, 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 FP53 SWF registered?

FP53 SWF is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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