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YB53 FDM

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,733 mi
Last recorded159,733 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 FDM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 159,733 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 150,425 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 150,386 miles

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

Offside o/s/f tyre 3mm

front brake discs pitted/lipped on inner, n/s/f pads worn thin

n/s mirror glass damaged and deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn on outer

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm, bald on outer

o/s/r/r seatbelt not checked, child seat fitted

oil leak

play in o/s steering rack inner joint

rear brake hoses slightly cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2015 88,902 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 135,685 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 125,323 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 112,544 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Nov 2010 86,020 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 86,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 66,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp beam convertors fitted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2009 65,774 miles

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

'reduced engine performance light' on dash + poor starting.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front(s) brake disc scored.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight play o/s inner rack jont.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 54,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 10 Jul 2007 43,394 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 41,636 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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YB53 FDM is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YB53 FDM, 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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YB53 FDM is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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