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PE53 YFV

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,538 mi
Last recorded133,538 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 YFV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 133,538 miles

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

General underside corrosion

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 132,385 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine management light is on

Exhaust rear heat shield poorly fitted.

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 121,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 7 Nov 2013 108,667 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 108,636 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 101,174 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 89,698 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 74,919 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 59,096 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 45,211 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 33,446 miles

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

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

rear silencer heat shield insecure.

rearmost pair of seats stowed away at time of test.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 22,940 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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PE53 YFV is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YFV, 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 YFV registered?

PE53 YFV is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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