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GF53 ZSZ

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,674 mi
Last recorded118,674 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 ZSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 118,674 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 118,669 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre is bald on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre is bald on inner shoulder

Pass 11 Apr 2013 111,681 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 111,681 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 101,991 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs scored

Pass 10 Jan 2011 84,914 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs in poor condition,

Fail 8 Jan 2011 84,889 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs in poor condition,

Pass 5 Jan 2010 70,079 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres limit outer edges devoid of tread

rear tyres limit edges

Fail 4 Jan 2010 70,072 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres limit outer edges devoid of tread

rear tyres limit edges

Pass 23 Dec 2008 53,896 miles

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)

front brake discs worn

front top suspension mount noise

Fail 23 Dec 2008 53,894 miles

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

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)

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

front brake discs worn

front top suspension mount noise

Pass 7 Jan 2008 36,313 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres worn to limit outer edge

Pass 3 Jan 2007 25,852 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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GF53 ZSZ is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GF53 ZSZ, 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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GF53 ZSZ is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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