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SV53 OSA

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

199,922 mi
Last recorded199,922 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 199,922 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 190,533 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 179,129 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 169,775 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 169,775 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 159,815 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 159,802 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 151,311 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 142,100 miles

3rd row rear seats folded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear tyres slightly misshaped

Fail 1 Aug 2011 142,100 miles

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

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

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

3rd row rear seats folded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear tyres slightly misshaped

Pass 11 Nov 2010 132,118 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

slight play in steering rack off side

Fail 11 Nov 2010 132,118 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

slight play in steering rack off side

Pass 30 Nov 2009 114,309 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 114,309 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 93,818 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 76,847 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 53,516 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

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 OSA is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SV53 OSA, 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 OSA registered?

SV53 OSA is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for SV53 OSA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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