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FY53 TYT

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,103 mi
Last recorded175,103 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 TYT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 175,103 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 174,203 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

passenger front upper shock mount worn but no movement

Pass 6 Mar 2019 167,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

passenger front shock upper mount worn

Fail 27 Feb 2019 167,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

passenger front shock upper mount worn

Pass 28 Feb 2018 158,525 miles

rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Fail 27 Feb 2018 158,516 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Pass 28 Feb 2017 149,181 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear trailing arm bushes splitting

fluid around power steering hoses

Fail 20 Feb 2017 149,101 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear trailing arm bushes splitting

fluid around power steering hoses

Pass 18 Feb 2016 136,896 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2016 136,879 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted flexi (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2015 127,823 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 127,385 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 119,438 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 113,382 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 113,380 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 104,971 miles

aii bag light on

Fail 30 Jan 2012 104,971 miles

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

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)

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

air bag light on

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 95,505 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 23 Jan 2010 88,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 88,232 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 17 Jan 2009 81,233 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 72,987 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 60,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2006 60,727 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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FY53 TYT is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FY53 TYT, 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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FY53 TYT is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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