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KL52 KFX

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,924 mi
Last recorded132,924 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL52 KFX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 132,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush and offside front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside front (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 128,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 122,203 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 117,628 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 117,614 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 109,889 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

handbrake readings just passed

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front coil spring corroded at top

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust box weak

slight knocking from steering rack

slight play in offside steering rack joint

Fail 12 Nov 2013 109,885 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake discs have a slight lip on

handbrake check reading 18%

offside front coil spring corroded at top

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust box weak

slight knocking from steering rack

slight play in offside steering rack joint

Pass 13 Nov 2012 102,495 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 93,519 miles

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

small crack in windscreen

Fail 3 Nov 2011 93,519 miles

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

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

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

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

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

small crack in windscreen

Pass 5 Oct 2010 84,632 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 84,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake disc is scored

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 68,862 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 68,577 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 63,565 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)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 63,565 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 50,761 miles

Clonk from steering when turning lock to lock but no freeplay or damage noticeable.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2006 40,060 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 40,060 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 32,617 miles

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

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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KL52 KFX is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KL52 KFX, 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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KL52 KFX is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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