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RY53 VEA

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

173,157 mi
Last recorded173,157 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 173,157 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Nearside rear tyre worn LOW nearing cords inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn LOW edges 235/60/18

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 166,090 miles

rear coil springs rusty

rear suspension bushes spliting

front wishbone bushes spliting

oil level on min

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

front number plate faded

Fail 21 Jan 2016 166,086 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

front number plate faded

front wishbone bushes spliting

oil level on min

rear coil springs rusty

rear suspension bushes spliting

Pass 10 Jan 2015 157,053 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 149,834 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 149,773 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 139,770 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 130,142 miles

Both headlamps poor beam patterns- Lenses clouded

Front brake pads heavily worn

Play in nearside front suspension lower wishbone rear bush

Rear brake pads worn

Rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 22 Jan 2011 120,722 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 120,562 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 107,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 107,724 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 95,436 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 95,433 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 85,012 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyres worn low

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

SRS airbag service urgent light illuminated attention needed

Slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 16 Feb 2007 76,561 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 VEA is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RY53 VEA, 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 VEA is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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