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YH53 FUU

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,324 mi
Last recorded131,324 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 FUU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2018 131,324 miles

engine cover fitted

exhaust is deteriorated

n/s/r tyre is wearing on the outer edge

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Dec 2018 131,324 miles

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust is deteriorated

n/s/r tyre is wearing on the outer edge

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2017 122,429 miles

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust is deteriorated

n/s/f windscreen wiper is split but clearing screen

rear wiper is split

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2016 115,606 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front headlamps are slightly deteriorated

engine cover fitted

exhaust is deteriorated at rear

o/s/r brake pads worn

rear wiper is split

unable to see condition of front brake pads and rear inner brake pads

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2016 115,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front headlamps are slightly deteriorated

engine cover fitted

exhaust is deteriorated at rear

o/s/r brake pads worn

rear wiper is split

unable to see condition of front brake pads and rear inner brake pads

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2015 107,771 miles

child seat fitted

engine cover fitted

exhaust is deteriortared

n/s/r tyre is wearing on outer edge

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2015 107,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted

engine cover fitted

exhaust is deteriortared

n/s/r tyre is wearing on outer edge

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2014 95,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is deteriorated

Fail 19 Dec 2014 95,565 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2013 77,870 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Dec 2013 77,870 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front day running light not working

Pass 17 Dec 2012 64,918 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front amber position light inoperative

Fail 17 Dec 2012 64,918 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front amber position light inoperative

Pass 6 Dec 2011 51,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s front amber position light inoperative

Fail 6 Dec 2011 51,968 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s front amber position light inoperative

Fail 16 Dec 2010 43,326 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 43,326 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 22 Dec 2009 36,482 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2008 27,119 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 3 Nov 2007 18,425 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 9,699 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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YH53 FUU is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YH53 FUU, 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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YH53 FUU is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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