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RF53 JJK

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

185,758 mi
Last recorded185,758 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 185,758 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 176,639 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 156,790 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 154,022 miles

2nd row of rear seats folded away, unable to fully inspect seat belt operation

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 154,022 miles

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

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

2nd row of rear seats folded away, unable to fully inspect seat belt operation

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 140,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush arm rear bush slight splitting (2.5.A.1c)

Offside inner steering rack joint has slight lift on lock to lock.

Fail 28 Sep 2015 140,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush arm rear bush slight splitting (2.5.A.1c)

Offside inner steering rack joint has slight lift on lock to lock.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 128,784 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 128,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake disc's in very poor condition, requires attention

rear brake disc's worn

Pass 16 Aug 2013 116,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is deteriorated

rear wiper is split

Fail 16 Aug 2013 116,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is deteriorated

rear wiper is split

Pass 15 Aug 2012 104,152 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 104,148 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 90,166 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 90,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 76,726 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 76,726 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 64,500 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 64,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

o/s wiper poor

Pass 18 Sep 2008 53,259 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 42,629 miles

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

Offside front tyre down too 2mm markers

Fail 26 Sep 2007 42,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front discs corroded and scored

Front pads wearing thin

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

Offside front tyre down too 2mm markers

Rear discs badly corroded

Rear pads wearing thin

Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,406 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 JJK is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RF53 JJK, 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 RF53 JJK registered?

RF53 JJK is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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