MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,442 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost and rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective before back box loose (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine oil low
Nearside rear tyre outer edge worn to limit
Offside rear outer brake pad worn low. Unable to view all brakes
Parking brake efficiency low (borderline pass/fail)
Power steering pipe/hose joint sweating
Rear exhaust under-axle section bracket broken
Rear silencer skin corroding
Some outer edge wear- front tyres
Steering lock not working, not be fitted or removed? but vehicle equipped with factory-fitted imobilizer.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
'Service' and other messages show
(nearside headlight aim not tested due to dip beam inop- to be checked at re-test)
Battery appears to discharge quickly
Engine oil low
Nearside rear tyre outer edge worn to limit
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear outer brake pad worn low. Unable to view all brakes
Offside repeater light colour fading
Parking brake efficiency low (borderline pass/fail)
Power steering pipe/hose joint sweating
Rear exhaust under-axle section bracket broken
Rear silencer skin corroding
Some outer edge wear- front tyres
Steering lock not working, not be fitted or removed? but vehicle equipped with factory-fitted imobilizer.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
'Time For Regular Service' message shows
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Power steering pipe/hose joints sweating
Slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar link rod
Steering lock inop. ('fail' item in future tests)
Unable to view all brakes eg. for wear
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Various edges worn on front tyres esp nearside outer
Wiring loom fouling exhaust tail-pipe
'Time For Regular Service' message shows
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Power steering pipe/hose joints sweating
Slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar link rod
Steering lock inop. ('fail' item in future tests)
Unable to view all brakes eg. for wear
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Various edges worn on front tyres esp nearside outer
Wiring loom fouling exhaust tail-pipe
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside 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 lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volvo XC90?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FP53 VNU is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VNU, 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 VNU is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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