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SK53 UPH

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

180,026 mi
Last recorded180,026 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 UPH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 180,026 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 180,026 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 171,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake drum back plate corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2018 171,909 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear parking brake drum back plate corroded

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 165,287 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 165,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 155,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 148,297 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 139,689 miles

NSR seatbelt not checked - babyseat plugged in

Rear metal exhaust mounting snapped

Fail 20 Aug 2014 139,683 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

NSR seatbelt not checked - babyseat plugged in

Rear metal exhaust mounting snapped

Pass 22 Aug 2013 136,049 miles

Anti skid light on

OS Number plate leak weak

Pass 12 Dec 2012 133,245 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)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 133,245 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 125,476 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight play in steering rack o/s

Fail 15 Dec 2011 125,474 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 31 Aug 2010 113,540 miles

airbag light

center seatbelt not checked - babyseat

rear exhaust outer skin rotted away

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Aug 2009 103,070 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 103,067 miles

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear exhaust back box very rusty. both rear tyre on min

Pass 5 Sep 2008 91,762 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 4 Sep 2008 91,757 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 6 Sep 2007 79,468 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 79,468 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2006 61,907 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 61,907 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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SK53 UPH is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SK53 UPH, 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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SK53 UPH is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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