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SY53 EAW

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,274 mi
Last recorded72,274 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 EAW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 72,274 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 72,188 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 63,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 61,106 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 53,802 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 48,142 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 41,634 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 41,634 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 31,691 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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SY53 EAW is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SY53 EAW, 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 SY53 EAW registered?

SY53 EAW is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is SY53 EAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY53 EAW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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