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RN53 PPX

2003 Volvo XC90

Grey Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

181,003 mi
Last recorded181,003 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 PPX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 181,003 miles

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Fail 19 Feb 2018 181,003 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 170,847 miles

Engine lamp on

Front Play in inner steering arms

Fail 8 Aug 2016 170,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine lamp on

Front Play in inner steering arms

Pass 6 Feb 2015 156,678 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 30 Jan 2015 156,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 31 Jan 2014 145,175 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 145,011 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 133,370 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 123,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f marker light not working, fitted new bulb

Fail 13 Feb 2012 123,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/f marker light not working, fitted new bulb

Pass 30 Dec 2010 113,184 miles

NOISE FROM STEERING KNOCKING?

REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW

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

FRONT NEARSIDE,OFFSIDE WISHBONE REAR BUSHES BADLY SPLITING

Fail 29 Dec 2010 113,167 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

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

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

NOISE FROM STEERING KNOCKING?

REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW

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

FRONT NEARSIDE,OFFSIDE WISHBONE REAR BUSHES BADLY SPLITING

Pass 29 Dec 2009 99,443 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 78,373 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded .

Signs of leaks around offside of undertray .

Slight wear in nearside rear anti roll bar link .

Pass 19 Dec 2007 63,016 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 47,160 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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RN53 PPX is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,922cc petrol 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 RN53 PPX, 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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RN53 PPX is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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