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RG53 FYF

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,619 mi
Last recorded125,619 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 FYF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 125,619 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 123,258 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 123,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 119,472 miles

Oil leak

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)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 119,470 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 103,946 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear lamp lens cracked but does not show white light

Fail 12 Jul 2010 103,945 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear lamp lens cracked but does not show white light

Pass 15 May 2009 92,147 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 81,030 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 77,099 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 69,225 miles

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

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

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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RG53 FYF is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RG53 FYF, 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 RG53 FYF registered?

RG53 FYF is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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