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SK53 UPL

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,000 mi
Last recorded169,000 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 169,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 164,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 158,612 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 156,480 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 143,582 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 142,307 miles

nearside headlamp lens deteriorating

offside rear tyre wearing on inside

Fail 16 Jan 2012 142,307 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

evidence of an intermittent fuel leak

nearside headlamp lens deteriorating

offside rear tyre wearing on inside

Pass 21 Dec 2010 125,242 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 125,242 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2010 124,967 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 114,626 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 102,861 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 89,862 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 31 Dec 2007 89,862 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 70,099 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 UPL is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPL, 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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What year was SK53 UPL registered?

SK53 UPL is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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