MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,711 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
coil springs corroded
general underbody corrosion
handbrake efficiency poor
n/s/r light lens damaged
rear suspension bushes cracking and perished
rear suspension components heavily corroded
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Light unit damaged
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear coil springs corroded
Rear subframe corroded
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Light unit damaged
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear coil springs corroded
Rear subframe corroded
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
coil springs corroded
flexi brake hoses ferrules corroded
front brake discs corroded on inner braking surfaces
front tyres wearing unevenly to markers
general underbody corrosion
n/s/f outer cv boot deteriorated
rear suspension bushes worn
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
flexi brake hose ferrules corroded
general underbody corrosion
rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
flexi brake hose ferrules corroded
general underbody corrosion
rear suspension components corroded
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
coil springs corroded
n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
coil springs corroded
n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
coil springs corroded
front brake discs corroded
o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
coil springs corroded
front brake discs corroded
o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
coil springs corroded
front tyres wearing unevenly
rear subframe corroded
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
coil springs corroded
front tyres wearing unevenly
rear subframe corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Both front suspension arms - front bush in poor condition.
Rear exhaust bracket broken.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Both front suspension arms - front bush in poor condition.
Rear exhaust bracket broken.
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust rear box in poor condition
rear silencer outer skin deteriorated
n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge
front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight deteration on front number plate
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front tyres wearing on edges
n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge
slight deteration on front number plate
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front and rear number plates not displaying a bsau 145d marking
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear number plates not displaying a bsau 145d marking
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear brake disc is slightly pitted
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
fluid brake warning light flickers
front exhaust mounting has come unatached
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SA53 YTR is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.
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 SA53 YTR, 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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SA53 YTR is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 25 September 2003.
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