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RL52 OCN

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,955 mi
Last recorded137,955 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 OCN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 137,955 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 128,791 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 121,492 miles

advance unbonding to o/s/f lower arm outer bush

n/s/r light cluster cracked

o/s/r parking brake effort low

rear suspension bushes worn

stone chips in windcsreen

Pass 13 Aug 2013 120,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

cuts in outer sidewalls of both front tyres

rear offside and nearside inner suspension bushs in poor condition

rear silencer box corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2013 120,974 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

cuts in outer sidewalls of both front tyres

rear offside and nearside inner suspension bushs in poor condition

rear silencer box corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 120,120 miles

advise deep cuts to cord on both front tyres

advise play in nsr anti roll bar link

exhaust heavily rusted

nsr light lens damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2012 120,116 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

advise deep cuts to cord on both front tyres

advise play in nsr anti roll bar link

exhaust heavily rusted

nsr light lens damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2011 114,512 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 104,645 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 93,825 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 93,825 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 82,597 miles

cut to side wall off nearside front tyre

Fail 28 Nov 2008 82,597 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

cut to side wall off nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2008 74,217 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 61,057 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 30 Jan 2006 46,163 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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RL52 OCN is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RL52 OCN, 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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RL52 OCN is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 8 February 2003.

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