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YC53 UGM

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,689 mi
Last recorded168,689 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 UGM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 168,689 miles

All suspension bushes slightly perished

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Parking brake requirements only just met. parking brake requires service or repair

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

Fail 9 May 2017 168,689 miles

All suspension bushes slightly perished

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Parking brake requirements only just met. parking brake requires service or repair

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 156,440 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust slight leek

suspension drop links slight play

Pass 10 Mar 2015 146,137 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2015 145,523 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 134,771 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 124,572 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 116,177 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 115,989 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 106,014 miles

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

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

brake discs corroded

n/s headlamp condensation

n/s headlamp cracked

Fail 7 Mar 2011 106,009 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2010 102,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Sep 2010 102,259 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Sep 2009 85,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 72,145 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 59,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2006 46,312 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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YC53 UGM is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YC53 UGM, 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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YC53 UGM is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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