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YO52 AYP

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,940 mi
Last recorded139,940 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO52 AYP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 139,940 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2025 139,845 miles

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged stiff to release (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 135,555 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 135,552 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 132,067 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 128,018 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 123,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 123,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 117,744 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 117,742 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 109,062 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 101,663 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 97,836 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 97,836 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 96,959 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 96,957 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 89,397 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 83,027 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 74,755 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 74,755 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust box corroded + deteriorated

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 68,086 miles

Both front and both rear brake discs slightly pitted

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 65,279 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread depth getting low!!

offside front tyre getting worn on inner edge tread!!

offside front tyre has wear on inner edge tread, also general tread depth getting low!

Fail 5 Oct 2011 65,279 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre tread depth getting low!!

offside front tyre getting worn on inner edge tread!!

offside front tyre has wear on inner edge tread, also general tread depth getting low!

Pass 30 Sep 2010 61,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 61,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 58,926 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 58,894 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 56,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 47,717 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 32,608 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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YO52 AYP is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YO52 AYP, 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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YO52 AYP is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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