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YK53 GCF

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

245,899 mi
Last recorded245,899 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 GCF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 245,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 245,899 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat - middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 245,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 240,597 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 238,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 22,929 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 209,160 miles

Exhaust rear silencer split and leaking slightly along side seam.

Handbrake effort only just met required limit.

Headlamp glasses going dull.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 187,586 miles

Both headlamp glasses going dull and beams slightly out of focus

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounts both sides of vehicle (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake perfomance only just met required efforts

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 187,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Both headlamp glasses going dull and beams slightly out of focus

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounts both sides of vehicle (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 170,623 miles

Both front suspension lower arm inner mount bushes perishing slightly

Both headlamp glasses going dull and beams slightly out of focus advise attention

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear suspension sub frames slightly corroded both sides

Fail 14 Feb 2017 170,614 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour indicator glowing orange light with position lamp selected (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Both front suspension lower arm inner mount bushes perishing slightly

Both headlamp glasses going dull and beams slightly out of focus advise attention

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear suspension sub frames slightly corroded both sides

Pass 12 Jan 2016 143,409 miles

engine oil leaks

exhaust flanges weak

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

nail in n/s/r tyre and perished

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

o/s/r seatbelt frayed

o/s/r tyre worn low in places

play in o/s steering on shaker plates

Fail 12 Jan 2016 143,409 miles

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

engine oil leaks

exhaust flanges weak

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

nail in n/s/r tyre and perished

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

o/s/r seatbelt frayed

o/s/r tyre worn low in places

play in o/s steering on shaker plates

Pass 10 Jan 2015 129,242 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 120,327 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 120,327 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 111,430 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 98,750 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 98,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 87,345 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 87,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 75,351 miles

A frame bushes both n/s/f and o/s/f starting to crack.

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

both n/s/r and o/s/sr trailling arm bushes slightly cracking.

various cracks and splits on tyres none to cordes.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 65,980 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 64,140 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 56,970 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 48,407 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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YK53 GCF is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GCF, 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 GCF is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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