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VK53 KPJ

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,701 mi
Last recorded172,701 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 KPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 172,701 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 172,701 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2016 157,660 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 LOUD KNOCKING FROM RACK ? ()

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

X2 SILL COVERS FITTED

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 142,434 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 124,622 miles

rear exahust box rusting

Fail 25 Sep 2014 124,619 miles

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

rear exahust box rusting

Pass 5 Jun 2013 101,660 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low

Pass 28 Jun 2012 84,224 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 77,700 miles

FRONT TYRES VERY WORN ON INNER EDGES

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 77,667 miles

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION PADS VERY WORN

FRONT TYRES VERY WORN ON INNER EDGES

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION / PADS WORN

Pass 2 Sep 2010 66,574 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 59,527 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 54,859 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 54,859 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 45,415 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

sill covers fitted

slight damage to nearside of front bumper

Pass 14 Sep 2006 32,748 miles

nearside front stabalisor bar link rod is worn slightly

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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VK53 KPJ is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK53 KPJ, 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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VK53 KPJ is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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