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YF53 YBU

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,528 mi
Last recorded104,528 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2009
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 YBU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2009 104,528 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 90,910 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 90,905 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 79,836 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 24 Oct 2006 61,050 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 61,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 YBU is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YF53 YBU, 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 YBU registered?

YF53 YBU is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is YF53 YBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF53 YBU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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