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VN53 OUX

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,414 mi
Last recorded131,414 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 OUX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2019 131,414 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury drivers door mirror surround (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing o/s/f and both rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise both headlamp lenses frosted

Pass 19 Jul 2018 125,481 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 120,244 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 120,244 miles

Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 114,619 miles

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing both rear lower suspension arm bushes showing signs of wear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 114,548 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drag link inner ball joint worn (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lamp damaged so emitting white light (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing both rear lower suspension arm bushes showing signs of wear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 107,825 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 107,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 100,484 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 100,484 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 91,868 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 85,476 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 77,699 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

child seat nearside rear

Fail 29 Jul 2010 66,953 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 66,953 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 61,575 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 55,351 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 55,351 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 50,012 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 43,338 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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VN53 OUX is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VN53 OUX, 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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VN53 OUX is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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