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YF53 LFB

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,080 mi
Last recorded164,080 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 LFB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 164,080 miles

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 2nd row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 2nd row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush trough subframe. as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 176,080 miles

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

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

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

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 2nd row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 2nd row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush trough subframe. as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 159,237 miles

Offside Rear centre row seat belt stiff to release under load

Fail 15 May 2019 159,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear centre row seat belt stiff to release under load

Pass 22 May 2018 152,542 miles

Note;- Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded & flaking.

Pass 30 Jun 2017 147,599 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 139,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 129,439 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 129,439 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 121,849 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 121,849 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 114,225 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 104,709 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 104,709 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 95,366 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 84,975 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 75,175 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 63,097 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 51,535 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 51,523 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 LFB is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LFB, 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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YF53 LFB is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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