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FV53 MPU

2003 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

188,044 mi
Last recorded188,044 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 MPU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 188,044 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s front (5.3.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 186,290 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 186,290 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 181,217 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear inner suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 27 Nov 2018 174,294 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 174,294 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2017 167,911 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 160,080 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 151,928 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight lift in rack (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 151,928 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 142,707 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 133,171 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 133,171 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 121,369 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 121,369 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 108,829 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 108,829 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 96,549 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 84,651 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 71,934 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 60,296 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 48,108 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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FV53 MPU is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FV53 MPU, 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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FV53 MPU is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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