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FP53 VNL

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

183,032 mi
Last recorded183,032 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 VNL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 183,032 miles

Offside Rear handbrake performance low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2021 176,069 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

head lights deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2021 175,772 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

head lights deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2020 169,340 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Jul 2019 162,993 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 162,992 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 156,672 miles

Nearside Front seat belt has small cut

Pass 6 Jul 2017 150,083 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 150,083 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 142,808 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 135,047 miles

slight play in steering arms n/s and o/s

Fail 14 Jul 2015 135,047 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering arms n/s and o/s

Pass 8 Jul 2014 127,587 miles

front discs geting thin

Fail 8 Jul 2014 127,587 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front discs geting thin

Pass 15 Jul 2013 119,380 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 108,857 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Jul 2011 97,037 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 89,067 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2009 79,613 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 71,782 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 57,337 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 41,860 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 VNL is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue 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 FP53 VNL, 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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FP53 VNL is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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