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SM53 YWK

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,095 mi
Last recorded102,095 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 YWK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 102,095 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 98,499 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 96,063 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 96,062 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake excessively binding both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Power steering ram insecure and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 93,946 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc brakes inner edges have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section of exhaust has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes have slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 88,377 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 88,377 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 84,938 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 82,146 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 75,644 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 75,644 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 68,350 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 58,753 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 58,753 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 49,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 49,317 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 41,006 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 35,277 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 28,244 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 26,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 19,764 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 14,445 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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SM53 YWK is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SM53 YWK, 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 YWK is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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