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YF53 JBE

2003 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

211,039 mi
Last recorded211,039 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 JBE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 211,039 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))

Pass 25 Mar 2024
Pass 2 Jun 2023 199,039 miles

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jun 2023 199,039 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2022 191,711 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 187,718 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2020 182,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 182,069 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 176,467 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 165,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output & rear box exhaust deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 158,126 miles

Engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2016 130,870 miles

Engine covers /under trays fitted

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front o/s fog light not working

Pass 10 Jun 2015 116,659 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 111,838 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 111,007 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 103,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2012 97,653 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 97,653 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 92,280 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 92,280 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 85,060 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 85,060 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 70,729 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 70,729 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 55,559 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 55,557 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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YF53 JBE is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YF53 JBE, 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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What year was YF53 JBE registered?

YF53 JBE is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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