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YD53 KWV

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

209,602 mi
Last recorded209,602 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 KWV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 209,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at outer union (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 209,602 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at outer union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 200,358 miles

injector seal blowing

Pass 17 Mar 2022 191,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 191,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 182,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 16 Mar 2020 177,151 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On 4mm. Minimum 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 168,762 miles

Nearside front marker lamp inoperative

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60R18 107V XL (5.2.3 (e))

anti skid system fault warning message on dash.

Fail 11 Mar 2019 168,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front marker lamp inoperative

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60R18 107V XL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 160,653 miles

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)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 160,653 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 153,029 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2016 142,227 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 131,853 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 131,679 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2014 122,873 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 113,754 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 113,754 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 104,899 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 104,897 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 97,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

detachaible toe ball not fitted

nearside front and rear tyres wearing on the outer edge

Pass 5 Mar 2010 88,185 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 77,897 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 73,910 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 73,909 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 59,485 miles

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

Inside of windscreen dirty

Fail 29 Nov 2007 59,478 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 43,034 miles

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)

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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YD53 KWV is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 YD53 KWV, 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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YD53 KWV is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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