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RY53 JYW

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

229,963 mi
Last recorded229,963 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 JYW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 229,963 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 229,908 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2020 221,725 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 213,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

front steering arms are worn

rear bushes are starting to split

Fail 27 Feb 2019 213,686 miles

rear bushes are starting to split

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

front steering arms are worn

Pass 27 Mar 2018 199,742 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 180,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 178,396 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 170,243 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 156,539 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 138,162 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 111,307 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 59,986 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyres BALD on inner edge.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 111,307 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 85,742 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 58,502 miles

handbrake efficiency low

Fail 3 Dec 2008 58,502 miles

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

handbrake efficiency low

Pass 29 Nov 2007 35,786 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 24,889 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 24,889 miles

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

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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RY53 JYW is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RY53 JYW, 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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RY53 JYW is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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