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XX52 MCD

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,827 mi
Last recorded162,827 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX52 MCD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 162,827 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all ball joints worn advise replacement very soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 156,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 156,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 148,748 miles

Parking Brake just reaching required efficiency

Pass 22 Jun 2018 142,537 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 135,487 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 131,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 124,351 miles

Both front orange lamps inoperative

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Supplymentary restraight system message on dash warning

Fail 10 Jan 2015 124,351 miles

Both front orange lamps inoperative

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Supplymentary restraight system message on dash warning

Pass 17 Jan 2014 114,671 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 114,530 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 101,120 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 101,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 88,667 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE INNER SIDE WALL DAMAGED.

Pass 4 Jan 2011 78,251 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 78,251 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 66,286 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 66,148 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 56,424 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 41,807 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 21 Nov 2006 23,449 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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XX52 MCD is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XX52 MCD, 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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XX52 MCD is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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