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FV53 WZC

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Lpg 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,556 mi
Last recorded104,556 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 WZC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 104,556 miles

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

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

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

both headlamps deteriorated

parking brake poor, new disc, pads and shoes fitted need time to bed in but could just make a result

Fail 26 Oct 2017 104,555 miles

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

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

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

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

both headlamps deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2017 104,264 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and very worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Park brake tell-tale light inop

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 94,109 miles

offside rear lens has crack

Fail 1 Sep 2016 94,109 miles

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

offside rear lens has crack

Pass 8 Sep 2015 91,187 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2014 87,267 miles

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

osr light cluster damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2014 87,267 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

osr light cluster damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2013 81,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 74,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 67,500 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 61,892 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 61,892 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 53,656 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s steering rack ball end

Pass 30 Dec 2008 44,316 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 36,768 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 28,036 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 WZC is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,922cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WZC, 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 WZC is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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