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RY53 NVF

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

139,943 mi
Last recorded139,943 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 NVF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 139,943 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 17 Nov 2020 135,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2019 129,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 120,915 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 120,914 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 114,922 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 114,921 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 108,725 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 108,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer side marker lamp inoperative

Pass 3 Nov 2015 103,060 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rack Joint has Play

Offside Inner Rack Joint has Play

Fail 3 Nov 2015 103,056 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

3rd Row Seats & Belts NOT CHECKED

Both Reverse lights N/W

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

Nearside Inner Rack Joint has Play

Offside Inner Rack Joint has Play

Rear Washer & Wiper N/W

Fail 10 Nov 2014 96,598 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 96,598 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 91,662 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 91,662 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 87,476 miles

Fuel flap hinge broken

Nearside front track control arm rear bush split

Offside front track control arm rear bush split

Fail 14 Nov 2011 84,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 84,365 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 81,563 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 78,510 miles

Nearside front marker light not working

Pass 17 Nov 2008 75,100 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 75,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 19 Nov 2007 71,839 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2006 65,391 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 65,391 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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RY53 NVF is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RY53 NVF, 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 RY53 NVF registered?

RY53 NVF is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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