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FV53 MPZ

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

229,426 mi
Last recorded229,426 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 MPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 229,426 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very little damping effect (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very little damping effect (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very little damping effect (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring weak and in poor condition

nearside headlight lens fogged

Fail 1 Dec 2015 229,152 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak no damping effect at all (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very little damping effect (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very little damping effect (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very little damping effect (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring weak and in poor condition

nearside headlight lens fogged

Fail 27 Nov 2015 229,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Dec 2014 218,506 miles

ALL SHOCKABSORBERS HAVE REDUCED DAMPING EFFECT

Fail 1 Dec 2014 218,506 miles

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

ALL SHOCKABSORBERS HAVE REDUCED DAMPING EFFECT

Pass 28 Oct 2013 200,245 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

handbrake efficiency could be improved

play in steering rack

Pass 13 Nov 2012 189,555 miles

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

steering has a knock on n/s/f area when shaken on lock-lock

Pass 23 Nov 2011 179,532 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 150,138 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 150,053 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 117,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 117,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 91,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 91,192 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 72,069 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 52,760 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 MPZ is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MPZ, 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 MPZ registered?

FV53 MPZ is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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