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ST53 FDD

2003 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,020 mi
Last recorded115,020 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 FDD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 115,020 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 114,995 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens cracked (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 May 2020 113,131 miles
Fail 25 May 2020 113,218 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 109,313 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake discs worn and lipped

several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension components

some noise from engine/drivetrain when road tested

Fail 9 Jul 2018 109,313 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake discs worn and lipped

several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension components

some noise from engine/drivetrain when road tested

Pass 11 Jul 2017 102,282 miles

air bag service warning on dash but air bag light not on

nearside front anti roll bar drop link dust boots perished

rear diff leaking

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

rear wiper torn

Fail 1 Jul 2017 102,282 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play at front offside both up and down and in and out (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front anti roll bar drop link dust boots perished

offside headlight cloudy and image poor

power steering fluid empty and system noisey (pipes leaking

rear diff leaking

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

rear wiper torn

Pass 23 Jun 2016 94,171 miles

offside headlight cloudy and image poor

oil leak

rear wiper torn

some play in offside tierod inner joint/steering rack

Pass 2 Jul 2015 86,670 miles

offside front headlight cloudy and image poor

rear diff has an oil leak

some corrosion on front brake pipes

some free play in steering rack on offside

Fail 2 Jul 2015 86,670 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake discs worn and lipped

offside front headlight cloudy and image poor

offside front tyre worn

rear diff has an oil leak

some corrosion on front brake pipes

some free play in steering rack on offside

Pass 11 Jul 2014 77,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 77,765 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 68,655 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 61,215 miles

All advisories stand from previous test number this is a partial retest

Fail 26 Jun 2012 61,214 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 55,507 miles

Advise corrosion on exhaust back box outer layer rusted

Fail 12 Jul 2011 55,507 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise corrosion on exhaust back box outer layer rusted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 48,805 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 48,805 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 44,096 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 41,194 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 33,895 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 23,814 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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ST53 FDD is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ST53 FDD, 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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ST53 FDD is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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