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SY53 MXJ

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

106,982 mi
Last recorded106,982 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 May 2017 106,982 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 106,931 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 102,207 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 102,207 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 98,420 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 98,420 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 90,380 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 90,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 81,489 miles

Both front tyres low OS approx 3.5mm/ NS approx 2.5mm

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 71,317 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 71,317 miles

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

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

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

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

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

long parking brake pedal travel

Pass 8 Dec 2009 63,380 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 63,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 53,927 miles

air box has hole in it

exhaust rear box corroded and brackets broken

n/s front tyre tread on approx3.5mm

Pass 7 Dec 2007 43,239 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 43,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 31,847 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 MXJ is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 MXJ, 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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SY53 MXJ is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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