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YK53 GAU

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

124,318 mi
Last recorded124,318 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 GAU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 124,318 miles

Nearside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 117,012 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 114,083 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 111,557 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 107,136 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 107,136 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 102,392 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 98,913 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 86,988 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 77,943 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 69,891 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 61,152 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 54,479 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 46,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

small stonechip near side front windsreen

surface corrosion under car

Pass 3 Nov 2008 40,553 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 32,027 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate deteriated

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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YK53 GAU is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YK53 GAU, 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 YK53 GAU registered?

YK53 GAU is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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