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KJ53 MLF

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

142,885 mi
Last recorded142,885 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 MLF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 142,885 miles

Front tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 30 Mar 2021 137,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 137,367 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective mid row seats jammed (7.1.2 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lost patterns due to lenses fogged (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged no rear view ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 135,052 miles

park effort low near side

park effort on minimum 16%

Fail 3 Feb 2020 135,052 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both need clean/polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

park effort low near side

park effort on minimum 16%

Pass 13 Nov 2018 129,894 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 129,734 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bags (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

third row seats folded limiting seat and belt checks

Pass 30 Aug 2017 125,852 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 125,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 121,975 miles

third row seats folded and inaccessable, limited seat/belt checks

Fail 23 Mar 2016 121,975 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

third row seats folded and inaccessable, limited seat/belt checks

Pass 28 Jan 2015 117,911 miles

rear silencer rusty

Fail 28 Jan 2015 117,911 miles

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

rear silencer rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2013 111,669 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 111,669 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 104,862 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 104,862 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 93,932 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 79,291 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 72,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 59,491 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 48,675 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 37,390 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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KJ53 MLF is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KJ53 MLF, 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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KJ53 MLF is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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