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YK53 GDE

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

130,253 mi
Last recorded130,253 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 130,253 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 129,612 miles

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

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

handbrake effort just met mot requirements

Fail 9 Dec 2020 129,612 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake effort just met mot requirements

Pass 4 Dec 2019 121,497 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 121,495 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2018 112,948 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 105,307 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 105,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 98,949 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 90,614 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 80,482 miles

rear exhaust box corroded through one skin

Fail 25 Oct 2014 80,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust box corroded through one skin

Pass 5 Nov 2013 72,154 miles

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

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

Nearside frontand nearside rear tyre treads worn unevenly

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

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

Offside front tyre tread worn unevenly

Fail 5 Nov 2013 72,154 miles

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

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

Nearside frontand nearside rear tyre treads worn unevenly

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

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

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

Offside front tyre tread worn unevenly

Pass 15 Oct 2012 62,776 miles

Nearside front tyre worn badly on outer edge

Fail 15 Oct 2012 62,776 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn badly on outer edge

Pass 18 Oct 2011 56,858 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 56,856 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

off side front wiper blade split

Fail 30 Oct 2010 53,461 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 53,461 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 47,048 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 47,038 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 41,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Nail In Treads

Fail 10 Oct 2008 41,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Nail In Treads

Pass 31 Oct 2007 37,343 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 32,674 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 32,674 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 GDE is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 YK53 GDE, 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 GDE registered?

YK53 GDE is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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