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YG53 WFY

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

150,015 mi
Last recorded150,015 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 WFY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 150,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 150,015 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 147,584 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 145,065 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 145,065 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 141,412 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 141,412 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 130,485 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 130,480 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 127,524 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 127,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 123,752 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 123,752 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 117,662 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 105,121 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 105,121 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 92,290 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 79,059 miles

knocking noise coming from under subframe area not allowing full inspection due to plastic cover fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2010 73,020 miles

both front tyre inner tread starting to wear out

strong advice knocking noise coming from under subframe area not allowing full inspection due to under plastic cover fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2008 63,406 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 56,819 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 45,187 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 44,945 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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YG53 WFY is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YG53 WFY, 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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YG53 WFY is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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