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SV53 YPG

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

146,200 mi
Last recorded146,200 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 YPG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 146,200 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 146,189 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 142,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 142,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 142,615 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 136,551 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 136,551 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 129,194 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

Suspension arm pin bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.(Both front lower inner.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.(Both rear outer lowers)

Pass 21 Mar 2022 123,433 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear outer lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts 3mm of tread approx worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 114,937 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear outer lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear section corroded through outer skin

Fail 22 Mar 2021 114,935 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear outer lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear section corroded through outer skin

Pass 10 Mar 2020 109,845 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded through outer skin

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower inners heavily deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 103,354 miles

Light corrosion on exhaust rear silencer

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inners (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 103,354 miles

Light corrosion on exhaust rear silencer

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inners (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 96,601 miles

Light corrosion on exhaust rear silencer

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 96,601 miles

Light corrosion on exhaust rear silencer

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 91,604 miles

Light corrosion on exhaust rear section through outer skin

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake showing signs of binding

Offside front abs ring heavily corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 84,834 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin Nearside rear inner (3.5.1g)

Signs of brake binding on nearside rear brake disc

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 84,834 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin Nearside rear inner (3.5.1g)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Signs of brake binding on nearside rear brake disc

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 76,016 miles

Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres 3-4mm of tread approx worn slightly on inner edges

timing belt??

Pass 26 Mar 2014 68,152 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 59,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 59,631 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 56,853 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 52,605 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 45,191 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 33,731 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 17,436 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 YPG is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YPG, 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 YPG is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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