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SM52 TBZ

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

191,345 mi
Last recorded191,345 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 TBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 191,345 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 191,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 176,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 173,182 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 170,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 167,884 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 164,331 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

parking brake just passed

Pass 9 Jan 2018 159,425 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 149,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 149,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 144,064 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

parking brake only just met the requirements

Pass 11 Dec 2014 137,767 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 132,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 127,432 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 120,895 miles

both front bottom arm bushes have movement

Fail 15 Dec 2011 120,895 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front bottom arm bushes have movement

Pass 31 Dec 2010 112,081 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 112,081 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 110,016 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 110,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009
Pass 22 Feb 2008 64,947 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 45,561 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 40,420 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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SM52 TBZ is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SM52 TBZ, 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 SM52 TBZ registered?

SM52 TBZ is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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