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YE53 ZYL

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,154 mi
Last recorded139,154 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 ZYL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2020 139,154 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault anti skid warning (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring fractured (1.6 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached hub nut missing (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Engine mounting fractured engine mount unbonded and support braket cracked (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear tyre has nail in the tread

general corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 21 Jan 2019 133,227 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 133,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 130,152 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 130,150 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm bush marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 125,606 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 125,606 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens smashed (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 117,647 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 116,852 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 113,891 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 111,441 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 111,441 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 106,912 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 106,912 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 102,644 miles

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

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

front brake disc's slightly worn

Pass 11 Oct 2010 95,714 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 95,713 miles

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

REAR DISCS HEAVILY PITTED

Pass 20 Oct 2009 85,838 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 70,852 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 57,488 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 45,766 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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YE53 ZYL 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 66.7%.

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 YE53 ZYL, 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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YE53 ZYL is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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