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FV53 MPX

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

186,507 mi
Last recorded186,507 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 MPX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 186,507 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 168,627 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 168,627 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 159,655 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 159,655 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 147,514 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 147,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 132,066 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 117,202 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 92,311 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 67,723 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 46,718 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 46,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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)

front wiper blades starting to smeer

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 MPX is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MPX, 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 FV53 MPX registered?

FV53 MPX is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 6 December 2003.

Is FV53 MPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 MPX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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