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SV53 YOJ

2003 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

202,042 mi
Last recorded202,042 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 YOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 202,042 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 202,040 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 202,014 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened as marked, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement for most bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear all four sub frame mounts corroded,

bonnet safety catch seized,both rear & n/s/f brake back plates corroded & partly insecure,o/s/f missing.

Pass 7 Dec 2018 198,858 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 198,858 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 194,818 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately rusty in places (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear brake backing plate heavily corroded

Offside Rear Axle beam modified but not seriously weakened bit rusty in places (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear brake backing plate heavily corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2016 180,485 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 161,765 miles

BLACK TAPE FITTED TO BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS TO DEFLECT BEAM IMAGE KICK UP TO OFFSIDE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 161,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever missing (3.1.3a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 154,128 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 146,914 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded on the inside

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear parkbrake performance just met the reaquired limit

Fail 29 Oct 2013 146,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Both front brake discs slightly corroded on the inside

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 140,710 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 134,905 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 124,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 124,089 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 107,761 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 107,761 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 22 Oct 2008 92,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2007 75,057 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 75,056 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 57,901 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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SV53 YOJ is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 YOJ, 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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SV53 YOJ is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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