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WJ53 VYW

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,022 mi
Last recorded122,022 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 VYW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 122,022 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Feb 2017 122,022 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2015 121,046 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 117,430 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 114,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 105,202 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 94,029 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 83,328 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 73,856 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 63,067 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 42,476 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 38,716 miles

CORROSION ON EDGE OF REAR BRAKE DISCS

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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WJ53 VYW is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WJ53 VYW, 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 WJ53 VYW registered?

WJ53 VYW is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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