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VE52 PFZ

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 PFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2024 116,197 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 113,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2022 101,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 89,209 miles

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Pass 20 Mar 2020 88,223 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 84,408 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 80,679 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 75,864 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 72,247 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 70,553 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 69,441 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 66,571 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 60,989 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 54,436 miles

slight pitting to inner face of front brake discs

Pass 28 Jan 2010 49,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 44,217 miles

knock steering rack area

o/s/r tyre worn on edge & cracking

rear discs corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2008 39,954 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 39,954 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 35,494 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 26,802 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 26,767 miles

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

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

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

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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VE52 PFZ 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 90.9%.

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 VE52 PFZ, 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 VE52 PFZ registered?

VE52 PFZ is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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The MOT history for VE52 PFZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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