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FV52 OGW

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,650 mi
Last recorded152,650 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 OGW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 152,650 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 142,019 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 129,451 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 129,451 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 115,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 102,248 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 90,620 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 76,243 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 69,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre wearing badly on outer edge.

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 2 Feb 2012 69,843 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre wearing badly on outer edge.

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 63,640 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 63,640 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 63,396 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 58,121 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009
Fail 6 Apr 2009 50,893 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 43,302 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 37,350 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 37,271 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

service light is on

Pass 20 Feb 2006 28,424 miles

offside rear shock absorber is damp

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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FV52 OGW is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV52 OGW, 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 FV52 OGW registered?

FV52 OGW is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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