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SL53 EHV

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,663 mi
Last recorded107,663 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 EHV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 107,663 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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

Over sills fitted

Rear silencer corroded

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 99,891 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

tow hitch missing at time of test

Pass 13 Oct 2014 97,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres on 2mm

Fail 22 Oct 2013 97,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 97,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 90,808 miles

both headlamp lenses tarnished . exhaust box and tail section corroded .

Fail 11 Sep 2012 90,808 miles

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

both headlamp lenses tarnished . exhaust box and tail section corroded .

Pass 22 Sep 2011 83,671 miles

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

exhaust box and tail section heavely corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2011 83,644 miles

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

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

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

exhaust box and tail section heavely corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2010 74,949 miles

airbag warning on

exhaust box and tail heavely corroded

nearside headlamp aim set on lower limit

offside rear shock absorber damp

Fail 21 Sep 2010 74,949 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

airbag warning on

exhaust box and tail heavely corroded

nearside headlamp aim set on lower limit

offside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 22 Sep 2009 62,987 miles

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

rear registration plate poor condition

Fail 22 Sep 2009 62,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear registration plate poor condition

Fail 30 Sep 2008 54,517 miles

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

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

front discs lipped

rear discs in poor condition lipped and corroded

rear no plate showing delamination

rear pads wearing low

slight movement in n/s/f drop link

small splits showing in front wishbone bushes

wear showing in n/s/r drop link

Pass 30 Sep 2008 54,517 miles

front discs lipped

rear discs in poor condition lipped and corroded

rear no plate showing delamination

rear pads wearing low

slight movement in n/s/f drop link

small splits showing in front wishbone bushes

wear showing in n/s/r drop link

Pass 11 Sep 2007 45,795 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 34,692 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 EHV is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SL53 EHV, 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 EHV is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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