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PE53 YFR

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,957 mi
Last recorded156,957 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 YFR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 156,957 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

object stuck on bonnet dangerous to other road users recommend removal

Fail 18 Apr 2016 156,940 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

object stuck on bonnet dangerous to other road users recommend removal

Pass 28 Apr 2015 155,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

mascot on bonnet

Pass 19 Mar 2014 150,955 miles

drivers window not operative

engine oil dip stick broken off in tube engine temperature taken manually

front tyres 2.5mm

nearside & offside rear suspension radius arm forward bushes deteriorated

offside rear brake disc outer surface very corroded

rear seats obstructed not fully tested

Fail 14 Mar 2014 150,910 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

drivers window not operative

engine oil dip stick broken off in tube engine temperature taken manually

front tyres 2.5mm

nearside & offside rear suspension radius arm forward bushes deteriorated

offside rear brake disc outer surface very corroded

rear seats obstructed not fully tested

Pass 28 Feb 2013 143,881 miles

air bag light stay on.

misfiring.

Fail 25 Feb 2013 143,678 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

air bag light stay on.

misfiring.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 125,975 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 125,972 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 106,548 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 106,548 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 89,865 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 21 Sep 2009 89,861 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

handbrake effiency is poor

Pass 16 Sep 2008 73,527 miles

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

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2007 58,591 miles

low performance on handbrake

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 YFR is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel 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 YFR, 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 YFR is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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