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SG53 PKH

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

167,095 mi
Last recorded167,095 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 PKH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 167,095 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both headlamp lens deteriorating but output ok

Fail 22 May 2019 167,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2018 156,041 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 156,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 May 2017 144,708 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

nsf tyre edge wear

osr tyre edge wear

parking brake 18%

Fail 24 May 2017 144,686 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/60/18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

nsf tyre edge wear

osr tyre edge wear

Pass 11 May 2016 135,217 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Steering arm. (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play Steering arm. (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2016 135,217 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Steering arm. (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play Steering arm. (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 123,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 116,460 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 110,619 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 101,495 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 101,495 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 93,627 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 93,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 83,335 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 73,235 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 62,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 62,987 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 45,959 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Oct 2006 45,673 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

corrosion outer brake disc rear

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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SG53 PKH is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SG53 PKH, 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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SG53 PKH is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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