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YK53 GBO

2003 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

146,140 mi
Last recorded146,140 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 GBO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 146,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box leaking slightly

Rear number plate slightly cracked

Fail 23 Aug 2023 146,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front & Rear suspension components corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured & Both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front & Rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear control arm bushes perished

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member & Rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 144,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 139,513 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 135,154 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT INNER RACK END

Pass 14 Feb 2019 129,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT INNER STEERING RACK END

Pass 9 Feb 2018 125,617 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 117,623 miles

Nearside driving light inoperative

Fail 21 Feb 2017 117,623 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside driving light inoperative

Pass 25 Feb 2016 111,826 miles

Nearside Front marker light inop

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 107,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2013 101,109 miles

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

nearside steering rack has slight play in bush

Pass 3 Dec 2013 101,109 miles

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

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

nearside steering rack has slight play in bush

Pass 22 Nov 2012 94,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front a b s ring corroded

noise on offside front suspension maybe dry bush or anti roll drop link

Pass 14 Dec 2011 85,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wear in offside steering rack

Fail 12 Dec 2011 85,142 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wear in offside steering rack

Fail 12 Dec 2011 85,142 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 76,695 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2010 76,606 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 65,705 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 57,125 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 48,306 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 39,660 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)

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 GBO is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 GBO, 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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YK53 GBO is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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