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SY53 MVW

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

162,130 mi
Last recorded162,130 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 MVW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 162,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm + cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 158,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 158,056 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 150,534 miles

park brake efficiency just met 16%

Fail 19 Jun 2018 150,534 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

park brake efficiency just met 16%

Pass 21 Jun 2017 142,628 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 128,939 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 128,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 123,943 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 123,943 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 116,814 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 116,814 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 109,784 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 100,240 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 100,240 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 80,432 miles

various chips in windscreen.

Fail 25 Jan 2010 80,425 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges.

various chips in windscreen.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 66,076 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 66,066 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 52,628 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 52,612 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front brake discs worn, recommend replacement next time brake pads required.

Rear brake pads wearing thin, will soon require replacing

Pass 11 Oct 2006 33,965 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 MVW is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SY53 MVW, 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 MVW registered?

SY53 MVW is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is SY53 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY53 MVW shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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