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179,174 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt not pull out of retracting mechanism. (7.1.2 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault on dash. (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction e m g light on. (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire leaking excessivly. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front noise from steering rack but no play found.
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front STEERING RACK IS NOISY,BUT NO PLAY AND NO LEAKS FOUND.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Front message on dash saying air bag service, but no air bag light on.
Front noise from steering , no fault found.
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction E.M.L LIGHT ON DASH. (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front message on dash saying air bag service, but no air bag light on.
Front noise from steering , no fault found.
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside mirror cover damage
airbag service light on
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside mirror cover damage
airbag service light on
Nearside Rear BAFFLES LOOSE IN REAR EXHAUST BOX.
Offside Front AIR BAG SERVICE LIGHT MESSAGE ,BUT NO AIR LIGHT ON DASH.
Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed FRAYING. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible LETTERING MISSING (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn WORN AND CORRODED. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced VERY CLOUDY. (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK COVER SPLIT. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn WORN AND CORRODED. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced VERY CLOUDY (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play STEERING ARM. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear BAFFLES LOOSE IN REAR EXHAUST BOX.
Offside Front AIR BAG SERVICE LIGHT MESSAGE ,BUT NO AIR LIGHT ON DASH.
Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed FRAYING. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head lamp cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head lamp cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front SERVICE INFORMATION FOR AIRBAG IS ON,BUT NO AIRBAG LIGHT ON.
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head lamp cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head lamp cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front SERVICE INFORMATION FOR AIRBAG IS ON,BUT NO AIRBAG LIGHT ON.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
headlamp lenses faded
rear suspension arm bushes perished
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
airbag service warning on
headlamp lenses faded
rear suspension arm bushes perished
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens faded (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
front suspension arm bushes splitting
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
front suspension arm bushes splitting
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WU53 PUF is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 WU53 PUF, 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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WU53 PUF is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 24 October 2003.
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