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SO53 MYB

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

180,289 mi
Last recorded180,289 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 MYB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 180,289 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 174,545 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 174,545 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush bonding failed. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 169,939 miles

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))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 163,639 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 159,159 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 154,433 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 149,376 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 149,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 145,750 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 139,912 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 126,642 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Pass 4 Nov 2011 108,342 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 103,801 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 103,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 89,615 miles

rear brake disc in poor cond .

Fail 14 Jul 2010 89,615 miles

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

rear brake disc in poor cond .

Pass 2 Jun 2009 76,130 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 59,681 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 59,680 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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 6 Dec 2007 52,573 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 52,573 miles

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 37,647 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 37,647 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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SO53 MYB is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SO53 MYB, 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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SO53 MYB is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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