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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern. (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern. (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box split. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge, 2356018. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2356018.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge, 2356018. (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. ADVISE CHANGE SOON. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. ADVISE CHANGE SOON. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Hand brake stiff to operate. (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Hand brake stiff to operate. (1.1.6 (d))
Light switch stiff to operate.
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Park Brake release is stiff to operate.
Light switch stiff to operate.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Park Brake release is stiff to operate.
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)
oil leak
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)
oil leak
exhaust rear silencer corroded.
nearside front tyre worn outer edge.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
exhaust rear silencer corroded.
nearside front tyre worn outer edge.
slight play in steering rack.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
brake warning light on.
offside rear tyre worn outer edge.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
brake warning light on.
offside rear tyre worn outer edge.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
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SM53 DXJ is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 SM53 DXJ, 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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SM53 DXJ is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 October 2003.
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