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PE53 SXH

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,902 mi
Last recorded115,902 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 SXH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 115,902 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 115,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front door glass cracked

engine timing belt cover missing

slight play in steering rack

srs service light on

Pass 7 Oct 2014 107,441 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 99,599 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 99,599 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 May 2012 95,733 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 89,390 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2011 89,390 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2010 83,462 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 83,456 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2009 73,604 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 73,601 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 57,514 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 45,073 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 45,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 SXH is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SXH, 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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What year was PE53 SXH registered?

PE53 SXH is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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