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YE53 ZZL

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,687 mi
Last recorded144,687 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 ZZL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2024 144,687 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 139,820 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 131,847 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush detertiated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting/chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting/chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 131,847 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush detertiated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting/chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting/chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 119,824 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak not to excess

Fail 18 Feb 2021 119,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak not to excess

Pass 24 Feb 2020 112,794 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 102,021 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 93,043 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 25 Apr 2017 82,286 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 76,418 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 75,044 miles

exhaust system close to body

exhaust system corroded

rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

slight rumble from n\s\r wheel when rotated

Pass 19 Nov 2014 68,885 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 68,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 63,746 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 58,753 miles

front & rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2011 53,843 miles

FR0NT BRAKE DISCS WORN REAR DISCS PITTED

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 45,451 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 39,230 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 35,126 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 35,126 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 28,009 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 28,007 miles

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

Exhaust Bracket Broken & Outer Skin On Rear Box Corroded?

Knocking In Steering Rack On Lock To Lock Test?

Pass 23 Oct 2006 20,362 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 ZZL is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE53 ZZL, 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 ZZL is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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