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YM52 AXZ

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

299,872 mi
Last recorded299,872 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 AXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2015 299,872 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

damage to vehicle body

slight play in offside rack arm inner joint

Pass 3 Nov 2014 289,583 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear door damaged

rear exhaust hanger missing

Fail 3 Nov 2014 289,576 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear door damaged

rear exhaust hanger missing

Pass 20 Nov 2013 273,229 miles

mark in front reg plate

slight leak rear exhaust box

Fail 15 Nov 2013 273,143 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

mark in front reg plate

slight leak rear exhaust box

Pass 15 Nov 2012 254,218 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 254,218 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front o/s side marker inop

Pass 1 Dec 2011 234,946 miles

o/s/f head light was her broken

Fail 1 Dec 2011 234,939 miles

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

o/s/f head light was her broken

Pass 14 Dec 2010 215,229 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

brake discs lipped - not to excess pads ok

Fail 9 Dec 2010 215,229 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

brake discs lipped - not to excess pads ok

Pass 10 Dec 2009 191,372 miles

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

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

hand brake just passed within limits

Pass 15 Dec 2008 168,353 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 145,480 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 117,208 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 82,981 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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YM52 AXZ 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 62.5%.

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 YM52 AXZ, 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 YM52 AXZ registered?

YM52 AXZ is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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