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FV53 TKT

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

131,746 mi
Last recorded131,746 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 131,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 127,946 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 123,192 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 111,399 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 109,876 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 109,875 miles

Front Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 107,398 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 105,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 105,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 102,856 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 102,855 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 99,036 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 95,454 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 93,436 miles

Park brake efficiency just met

Fail 24 Dec 2015 93,436 miles

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

Park brake efficiency just met

Pass 19 Dec 2014 90,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Dec 2014 90,954 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Dec 2013 88,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Dec 2013 88,559 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 85,962 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 85,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 83,444 miles

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 79,100 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 73,850 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 73,844 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 73,838 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 68,342 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 63,686 miles

PARK BRAKE HAS LOW EFFICIENCY

Pass 21 Dec 2006 47,640 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 TKT is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 TKT, 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 TKT registered?

FV53 TKT is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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The MOT history for FV53 TKT shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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