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RK53 ODB

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

194,635 mi
Last recorded194,635 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 ODB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 194,635 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2018 191,564 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front window dose not open

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

plastic sill covers fitted

service light on

Fail 27 Apr 2018 191,527 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front window dose not open

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

plastic sill covers fitted

service light on

Pass 8 Oct 2016 191,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake efficiency only just met

handbrake pedal rubber deteriorated

rear exhaust box outer cover deteriorated

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2016 191,354 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake pedal rubber deteriorated

rear tail box outer cover deteriorated

steering rack arms inner joints slight play

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2015 184,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 184,656 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 166,810 miles

Both headlight outter lense,s in poor condition

Both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 May 2014 166,381 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both headlight outter lense,s in poor condition

Both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 139,811 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 21 Nov 2012 139,811 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 May 2011 109,589 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 109,589 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 88,544 miles

3rd row seats folded away

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

no 3rd row seat belts fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2008 68,843 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 54,844 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 41,067 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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RK53 ODB is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RK53 ODB, 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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RK53 ODB is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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