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FV52 SSZ

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,529 mi
Last recorded120,529 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 SSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 120,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 120,529 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 115,220 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 106,808 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 103,666 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 97,661 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 93,148 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 87,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 84,003 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 83,985 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 83,969 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 81,899 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 81,899 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 78,169 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 73,475 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 63,309 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 55,251 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 43,234 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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FV52 SSZ is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SSZ, 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 SSZ registered?

FV52 SSZ is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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The MOT history for FV52 SSZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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