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RV53 AAY

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

191,197 mi
Last recorded191,197 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 AAY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 191,197 miles

Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened parking brake foot pivot (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 191,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened parking brake foot pivot (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 180,584 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 162,203 miles

Lower Steering column play

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

SRS- Air bag service urgent

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 162,203 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Lower Steering column play

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

SRS- Air bag service urgent

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 140,774 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 132,620 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 123,412 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 112,604 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 102,085 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 102,083 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 92,137 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack knocking on movement

Fail 28 Oct 2010 82,352 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 82,352 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 69,122 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 57,932 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 47,368 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 37,019 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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RV53 AAY is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RV53 AAY, 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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RV53 AAY is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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