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WF53 AYT

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

154,429 mi
Last recorded154,429 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 AYT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 154,429 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing damaged. (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 154,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing damaged. (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 151,979 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By the Flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer 2nd row of seats. Seat belt catch outer casing damage but does't effect the operation of the seat belt.

Fail 8 Feb 2021 151,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

OSF door glass cracked

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By the Flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer 2nd row of seats. Seat belt catch outer casing damage but does't effect the operation of the seat belt.

Pass 6 Mar 2020 149,536 miles

Hand brake only just past the test.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer 2nd row of seats. Seat belt catch outer casing damage but does't effect the operation of the seat belt.

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 149,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Lens misted over and also effecting the pattern. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Lens misted over and also effecting the pattern. (4.1.4 (b))

Hand brake only just past the test.

Nearside Dipped beam as a slight flicker to it.

Offside Rear Outer 2nd row of seats. Seat belt catch outer casing damage but does't effect the operation of the seat belt.

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 141,956 miles

Nearside Dipped beam bulb starting to flicker

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight exhaust blow from the rear exhaust box

Fail 6 Mar 2019 141,956 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Cylinder injector 2 has slight fuel leak.

Head light washer jets not working

Nearside Dipped beam bulb starting to flicker

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rev light not working

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Slight exhaust blow from the rear exhaust box

Pass 1 Mar 2018 133,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box cracked along the side (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear 2nd row of seats. Seat belt buckle case cracked but does not effect the operation on the buckle

Fail 27 Feb 2018 133,508 miles

Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release 2nd Row of seats (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Head light misted over (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Head light misted over (1.8.A.1b)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement And gearbox sat on the subframe (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box cracked along the side (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear 2nd row of seats. Seat belt buckle case cracked but does not effect the operation on the buckle

Pass 17 Feb 2017 124,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer 2nd Row of seat belt buckle casing broken but does not effect the operation

Fail 17 Feb 2017 124,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer 2nd Row of seat belt buckle casing broken but does not effect the operation

Pass 8 Mar 2016 118,850 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed flexi rubbing on inner plastic panel (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 25 Feb 2016 118,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed flexi rubbing on inner plastic panel (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 3 Mar 2015 112,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

osr seat belt catch casing broken

rear seat belts not checked (seats down occasional use)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 112,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

osr seat belt catch casing broken

rear seat belts not checked (seats down occasional use)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 104,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 104,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 96,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension 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)

o/s/r seatbelt catch damaged but still functioning correctly

Fail 6 Mar 2012 90,347 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 90,347 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 81,997 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 74,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension 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)

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars.

rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Fail 23 Mar 2010 74,298 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension 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)

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars.

o/s/f orange driving light in op.

rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 67,260 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 51,700 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 35,082 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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WF53 AYT is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 WF53 AYT, 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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WF53 AYT is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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