MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,564 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint reservior (2.3.3b)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
parking brake pedal anti-slip missing. chips in windscreen. all Tyre's worn on edges. exhaust rusty
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint reservior (2.3.3b)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
parking brake pedal anti-slip missing. chips in windscreen. all Tyre's worn on edges. exhaust rusty
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
chips in screen
parking Brake anti-slip missing
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre outer sidewall split
strong advise steering rack has play in offside front
both headlamps cloudy/misty
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside front tyre worn on the inner and outer edge
nearside rear tyre worn on the outer egde
offside front tyre worn on the inner and outer edge
offside rear tyre worn on the outer edge
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
nearside front tyre worn on the inner and outer edge
nearside rear tyre worn on the outer egde
offside front tyre worn on the inner and outer edge
offside rear tyre worn on the outer edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front brake discs worn
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre on limit 1.6mm
How Reliable is the Volvo XC90?
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PE53 YGL is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 YGL, 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 YGL is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 October 2003.
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