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SB53 SOU

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,371 mi
Last recorded154,371 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 SOU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 154,371 miles

ABS reluctor ring broken

Both headlights cloudy

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2016 154,371 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

ABS reluctor ring broken

Both headlights cloudy

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 132,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 113,699 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2014 113,699 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 96,704 miles

Exhaust rusty at rear and one metal mounting about to break

Fail 15 Apr 2013 96,704 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust rusty at rear and one metal mounting about to break

Pass 13 Apr 2012 81,993 miles

After cleaning and adjusting parking brake ONLY JUST passed brake test. Cables seem to be on maximum adjustment

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 81,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 63,980 miles

Brake discs rusty

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 63,980 miles

Brake discs rusty

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 55,147 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 45,351 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 45,351 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 36,302 miles

tread depths: both front on 4mm, n/s/r on 6mm, o/s/r on 4mm.

Fail 14 Feb 2008 36,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

tread depths: both front on 4mm, n/s/r on 6mm, o/s/r on 4mm.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 25,192 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 25,192 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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SB53 SOU is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green 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 SB53 SOU, 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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SB53 SOU is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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