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RK53 OWA

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,014 mi
Last recorded150,014 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 OWA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 150,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 150,012 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 142,547 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake release button intermittently will not release.

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear exhaust mounting broken.

Rear wiper blade defective.

diff oil seal damp / leaking.

Fail 26 Oct 2020 142,533 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake release button intermittently will not release.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear exhaust mounting broken.

Rear wiper blade defective.

diff oil seal damp / leaking.

Pass 24 Jun 2019 132,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.13mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.56mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

hand brake release difficult to operate

Fail 15 Jun 2019 132,051 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.13mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.56mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

hand brake release difficult to operate

Pass 23 Jun 2018 123,949 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 123,949 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 119,595 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 116,288 miles

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

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

rear hand brake service

Pass 23 Oct 2014 104,348 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2014 104,317 miles

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 92,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 92,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 85,374 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 85,374 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 77,690 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

movement in steering system

Fail 23 Aug 2011 77,685 miles

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

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

movement in steering system

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 10 Aug 2010 69,451 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 69,374 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in o/s of steering rack, recommend attention.

undertray fitted.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 63,091 miles

front discs slight lip

rear discs slight lip

Fail 24 Aug 2009 63,091 miles

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

front discs slight lip

rear discs slight lip

Pass 17 Sep 2008 54,705 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 47,027 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 40,082 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 OWA is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OWA, 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 OWA is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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