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SP53 OLT

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,759 mi
Last recorded75,759 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 OLT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 75,759 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 70,989 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 70,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 64,581 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 57,795 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 51,302 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 45,676 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 38,379 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

movement at rack

Pass 8 Sep 2008 32,318 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

movement at rack

nocking at rack

Fail 8 Sep 2008 32,312 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

movement at rack

n/side front mirror damaged

nocking at rack

Pass 22 Aug 2007 24,509 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 24,507 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 20,225 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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SP53 OLT is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SP53 OLT, 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 SP53 OLT registered?

SP53 OLT is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is SP53 OLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 OLT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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