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SL53 EAM

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,601 mi
Last recorded93,601 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 EAM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 93,601 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 90,935 miles

Handbrake only just met minimum requirements

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

foot brake only just met minimum requirements

Fail 6 Nov 2018 90,935 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Handbrake only just met minimum requirements

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

foot brake only just met minimum requirements

Pass 2 Nov 2017 87,729 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 84,463 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 80,740 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 74,706 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 64,288 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 52,988 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 43,678 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)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 34,635 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 26,311 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 26,101 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 26,101 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 24,783 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 21,732 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2006 19,155 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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SL53 EAM is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SL53 EAM, 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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SL53 EAM is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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