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SV53 ORZ

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

230,298 mi
Last recorded230,298 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 ORZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 230,298 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both offside and nearside bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2019 230,294 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both offside and nearside bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2018 226,544 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 226,525 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 220,770 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 220,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 214,760 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 201,542 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

centre hanger loose

Pass 16 Oct 2014 189,162 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 179,719 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 166,234 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 3 Nov 2011 149,469 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 149,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 137,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2010 137,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2009 126,849 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 126,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front tyres slightly perished and worn ( 3-4 )

Offside rear tyre low on tread and worn more on the inside

Pass 28 Nov 2008 110,876 miles

Nearside front wishbone, front bush parting company with metal sleeve

Nearside front wishbone, rear bush badly split

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside front wishbone, rear bush slightly split

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2007 91,809 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 71,290 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 71,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/side front tyre on wear limit,recommend replacement

oil leak on o/side of engine,starting to contaminate front wishbone mounting bushes

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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SV53 ORZ is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SV53 ORZ, 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 SV53 ORZ registered?

SV53 ORZ is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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