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FP53 ZVE

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,824 mi
Last recorded78,824 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 78,824 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 69,559 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 57,827 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 50,000 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 50,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 39,888 miles

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

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)

advise major oil leaks on engine oil level low

advise parking brake could do with service

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 ZVE is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZVE, 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 ZVE registered?

FP53 ZVE is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is FP53 ZVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 ZVE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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