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YR53 GZA

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

143,868 mi
Last recorded143,868 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 GZA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 143,868 miles

Offside Rear tyre edges worn

Front headlamps x 2 lens worn

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 143,868 miles

Front headlamps x 2 lens worn

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre edges worn

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 140,599 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 140,599 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 128,484 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 120,487 miles

Offside Front vertical link upper dirt cover deteriorating

Fail 9 Oct 2020 120,487 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front vertical link upper dirt cover deteriorating

Pass 3 Apr 2019 114,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 105,287 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front frosty (1.7.5a)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear front bush lower (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

fuel flap hinge broken

o/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner and outer edges

Fail 6 Mar 2018 105,286 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front frosty (1.7.5a)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear front bush lower (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

fuel flap hinge broken

o/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Mar 2017 98,345 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (frosty lens) (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f rear bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on thin outer edge

rear exhaust back box rusty

Fail 3 Mar 2017 98,345 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s/r (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (frosty lens) (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on thin outer edge

rear exhaust back box rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2016 91,403 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Front lens tarnished (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Front lens tarnished (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 91,403 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Front lens tarnished (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Front lens tarnished (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 82,856 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 82,856 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 72,671 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 72,671 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 65,885 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 65,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 59,227 miles

N/Side front tyre outer edge low

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 52,970 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)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 52,970 miles

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

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 46,095 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,176 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 33,143 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 24,189 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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YR53 GZA is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YR53 GZA, 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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YR53 GZA is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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