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RF53 JHY

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,532 mi
Last recorded176,532 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 JHY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 176,532 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 164,878 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 164,878 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 155,846 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 155,846 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 143,378 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 143,378 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 139,955 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 134,003 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 123,272 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 123,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 123,105 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 113,512 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 99,649 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 84,569 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 74,027 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 65,608 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 53,601 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 53,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front 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 27 Sep 2007 38,337 miles

hand brake efficiency would benefit from attention

Pass 20 Oct 2006 28,016 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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RF53 JHY is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RF53 JHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF53 JHY registered?

RF53 JHY is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is RF53 JHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 JHY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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