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RY52 YXV

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,451 mi
Last recorded156,451 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 YXV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 156,451 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 10 Jan 2020 156,451 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 12 Jan 2019 146,882 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt off side and near side ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 146,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt off side and near side ()

Pass 18 Jan 2018 136,815 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 123,915 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 110,209 miles

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

Rear seat belts not tested child seats fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 103,320 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 101,462 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 101,452 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 98,694 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 92,884 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 92,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 85,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

anti skid service light on

Fail 6 May 2010 85,525 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

anti skid service light on

Pass 28 Feb 2009 68,605 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 54,112 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 41,372 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 41,372 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 31,102 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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RY52 YXV is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RY52 YXV, 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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What year was RY52 YXV registered?

RY52 YXV is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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