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WL53 AVK

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,418 mi
Last recorded93,418 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 AVK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 93,418 miles

offside inner track rod has a lot of play init

rear exhaust box has slight leak on seam

slight corrosion on near side front brake hose ferrule

Fail 3 Sep 2018 93,418 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear section mountings broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside front lower arm front bush seperated to limit

offside inner track rod has a lot of play init

rear exhaust box has slight leak on seam

slight corrosion on near side front brake hose ferrule

Pass 1 Sep 2017 87,846 miles

heavy knocking and large amount of play detected in offside of steering rack/inner joint area.(suggest further investigation)

offside front lower arm inner rear bush split but no play at time of test

rear exhaust hanger broken but system secure at time of test

slight leak on exhaust rear box

Fail 31 Aug 2017 87,846 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage nearside of front bumper (6.1.C.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

heavy knocking and large amount of play detected in offside of steering rack/inner joint area.(suggest further investigation)

offside front lower arm inner rear bush split but no play at time of test

rear exhaust hanger broken but system secure at time of test

slight leak on exhaust rear box

Pass 2 Sep 2016 81,892 miles

fuel cap sill becoming perished

n/s/f tyre becoming worn 3mm

rear exhaust bracket broken but system secure

Pass 4 Sep 2015 76,706 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 74,501 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 74,500 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 71,710 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 74,706 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 67,046 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 67,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 60,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 60,799 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 54,080 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 46,082 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 46,082 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 38,314 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 38,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 32,627 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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WL53 AVK is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WL53 AVK, 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 WL53 AVK registered?

WL53 AVK is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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