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PE53 JVR

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

170,021 mi
Last recorded170,021 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 JVR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 170,021 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 169,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2020 161,320 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 161,320 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2019 154,535 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 154,535 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork excessive movement from offside inner rack mechanism (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2018 143,477 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 143,477 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 132,777 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 122,675 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 122,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 111,108 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 111,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 99,789 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 99,786 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 87,218 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2013 87,218 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 77,989 miles

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 66,918 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 59,149 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 59,149 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear brake disc worn

Pass 29 Oct 2009 47,007 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 6 Nov 2008 37,973 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)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 28,973 miles

both front and rear discs corroded on inside

Pass 29 Sep 2006 19,105 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 19,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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PE53 JVR is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 PE53 JVR, 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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PE53 JVR is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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