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SK53 YLH

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,863 mi
Last recorded163,863 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 YLH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 163,863 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear light cluster cracked

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes connecting rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 163,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear light cluster cracked

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes connecting rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 147,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers smeary

rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 30 Sep 2016 147,804 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

engine cover and belly pans fitted

headlamp beam converters fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2016 147,801 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

engine cover and belly pans fitted

headlamp beam converters fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 136,425 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 124,146 miles

Exhaust mount missing.

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

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

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

Offside headlamp pattern poor.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 124,145 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust mount missing.

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 113,002 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 113,001 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pads wearing low.

Strong smell of diesel and engine under try damp.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 101,277 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn lpw and out of shape

Pass 19 Aug 2011 82,808 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 71,126 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 57,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

spare wheel loose

Pass 25 Sep 2008 43,876 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 35,659 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 29,682 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 YLH is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YLH, 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 YLH registered?

SK53 YLH is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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