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YC53 VKB

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,587 mi
Last recorded131,587 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 131,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2021 130,636 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 121,703 miles

Power steering somtimes stiff

Fail 3 Sep 2020 121,703 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer position bulb inop

Offside Front Outer position bulb inop

Power steering somtimes stiff

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 113,889 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 113,889 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 107,135 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 103,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

rear diff slight oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2017 103,630 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2016 99,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides front (3.5.1n)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 96,491 miles

both sides front bralke discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Jul 2014 93,220 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2013 86,594 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 83,377 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 83,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 80,432 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 76,327 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 70,634 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 58,698 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 58,693 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 48,294 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 VKB is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VKB, 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 VKB is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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