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FP53 ZTW

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

216,866 mi
Last recorded216,866 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 ZTW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 216,866 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front tyres are on 3mm of tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 216,866 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front tyres are on 3mm of tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 203,935 miles

Both front tyres are on 3mm of tread

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside windscreen wiper starting to smear

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joints

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Stone chip in zone 'A' exceeding 10mm in diameter but not affecting drivers view of the road

Vehicle has engine covers and under-trays fitted making it difficult to inspect

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

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 203,929 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres are on 3mm of tread

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside windscreen wiper starting to smear

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joints

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Stone chip in zone 'A' exceeding 10mm in diameter but not affecting drivers view of the road

Vehicle has engine covers and under-trays fitted making it difficult to inspect

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

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 197,328 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on outer edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Front wipers starting to smear

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 197,328 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear tyres are worn on outer edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Front wipers starting to smear

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 185,515 miles

Both front tyres are worn slightly on both edges

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust flange dteriorated

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn, scored and/or pitted

Headlamp washers not working but vehicle not fitted with HID or xenon headlamps

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front drive light not working

Oil leak

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Stone chip in zone A exceeding 10mm in diameter but not in drivers view

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 185,505 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres are worn slightly on both edges

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust flange dteriorated

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn, scored and/or pitted

Headlamp washers not working but vehicle not fitted with HID or xenon headlamps

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front drive light not working

Oil leak

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Stone chip in zone A exceeding 10mm in diameter but not in drivers view

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 175,756 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 175,572 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 167,301 miles

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)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 167,301 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 158,302 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

age cracking on front/rear suspension arm bushes

play in n/s/r droplink joint,close to limits

Pass 15 Jan 2010 139,351 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 139,351 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 114,495 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 114,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 92,369 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 72,082 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 ZTW is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ZTW, 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 ZTW is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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