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FX53 PBU

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,981 mi
Last recorded153,981 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 PBU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 153,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 136,275 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 136,275 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 112,866 miles

Front suspension top mounts slight noise

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 101,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside inner tie rod has slight play

Fail 6 Mar 2014 101,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside inner tie rod has slight play

Fail 4 Mar 2014 101,662 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2012 85,087 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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)

front discs worn

nearside front ABS ring fractured

offside wing mirror glass damaged but maintaines a clear view to rear of vehicle

play detected in steering rack

Pass 23 Aug 2011 71,203 miles

noise around steering rack supect inside rack maybe

Pass 10 Sep 2010 59,011 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 53,679 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 45,197 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 38,351 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 32,456 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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FX53 PBU is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FX53 PBU, 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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FX53 PBU is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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