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SB52 EDL

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,176 mi
Last recorded114,176 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 EDL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 114,176 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 114,175 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 109,069 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2014 109,069 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 103,018 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 103,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012
Fail 19 Jul 2012

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 103,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Dash clocks not illuminating or functioning

Dash light not working

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Very oily engine

all rear seatbelts not tested due to luggage in the rear of the vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2011 99,069 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 91,350 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

knocking noise noted from o/s/f area, checked suspension, steering no play found

knocking noise noted from o/s/f area, o/s/f lower ball joint apears to have been worked on, dust cover lifting, ball joint thread parts missing

Pass 6 Jul 2010 91,350 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

knocking noise noted from o/s/f area, checked suspension, steering no play found

knocking noise noted from o/s/f area, o/s/f lower ball joint apears to have been worked on, dust cover lifting, ball joint thread parts missing

Pass 1 Apr 2009 77,230 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 62,779 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 62,603 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 50,379 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 35,938 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 35,933 miles

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

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

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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SB52 EDL is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SB52 EDL, 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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SB52 EDL is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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