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YG53 YKC

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,120 mi
Last recorded195,120 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 YKC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 195,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 170,013 miles

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 170,012 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 144,709 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 144,707 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 129,887 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 116,589 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 114,866 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 114,866 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 103,998 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 103,997 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 103,782 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 103,708 miles

engine under shield and fuel shield fitted

front number plate cracked

Fail 26 Aug 2011 103,708 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine under shield and fuel shield fitted

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2010 101,431 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 99,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 23 Apr 2009 98,127 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 91,651 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2007 76,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 76,215 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 58,553 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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YG53 YKC is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YG53 YKC, 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 YKC is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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