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YB53 FUA

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

189,402 mi
Last recorded189,402 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 FUA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 189,402 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly stepped.

smell of fuel present under bonnet!!

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIORATED CLOSE TO EXCESS.

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

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

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

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

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

Offside Front Outer c v gaiter pin-holed.

Offside Front tyre wearing low.(at 3mm)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 189,329 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIORATED CLOSE TO EXCESS.

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

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

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

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

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

Offside Front Outer c v gaiter pin-holed.

Offside Front tyre wearing low.(at 3mm)

Offside Rear tyre slightly stepped.

smell of fuel present under bonnet!!

Fail 24 Mar 2017 188,630 miles

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIORATED CLOSE TO EXCESS.

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP!!

Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

Offside Front slight play in inner steering joint.

Offside Front tyre wearing low.

nearside & offside front brake flexi hoses perishing.

nearside & offside rear brake flexi hose perishing.

stone chips in front screen.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 178,786 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low.

nearside front brake flexi hose perishing.

Fail 11 Apr 2016 178,786 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low.

nearside front brake flexi hose perishing.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 170,389 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust backbox deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2014 160,738 miles

ADVISE rear exhaust back box outter casing corroding

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2014 160,731 miles

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

ADVISE rear exhaust back box outter casing corroding

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2014 160,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

ADVISE, NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP!!

ADVISE, OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT.

ADVISE, exhaust back box outer casing deteriorating.

ADVISE, nearside & offside front brake flexi hoses perishing.

ADVISE, nearside rear brake disc surface corroding at edge.

ADVISE, rear brake pads wearing low.

ADVISE, unable to check condition of rear seats & seat belts due to contents in boot.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 148,857 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 148,838 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 125,189 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 98,297 miles

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

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 16 Feb 2011 98,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 25 Mar 2010 85,934 miles

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 85,934 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 73,055 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 59,748 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 46,621 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 FUA is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YB53 FUA, 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 FUA is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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