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SR53 BFL

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,119 mi
Last recorded141,119 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR53 BFL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 141,119 miles

Front both tyres have slight wear to inner treads

Nearside Rear tyre pressure was low and tyre has slight wear to outer tread

Pass 23 Jan 2017 138,111 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 138,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated synthetic bush resulting in excessive movement rear front most arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 129,307 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 129,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber torn (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 116,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 100,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

anti skid service message on dash

both front wishbones (front) bushes starting tosplit

bushes at front of both rear trailing arms deteriorated

tread wearing low on front tyres

Pass 4 Feb 2013 86,083 miles

rear exhaust mounting is broken

Pass 10 Feb 2012 70,963 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 70,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 24 Jan 2011 52,836 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 52,651 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 46,078 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 41,739 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 35,314 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 27,960 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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SR53 BFL is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SR53 BFL, 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 SR53 BFL registered?

SR53 BFL is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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