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YT53 SXH

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

149,248 mi
Last recorded149,248 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 SXH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 149,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 145,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 145,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 137,987 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 137,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 126,917 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 126,917 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 116,239 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 116,238 miles

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poss lens faded (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 114,097 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust mount

Fail 24 Mar 2017 114,096 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. rear (6.2.A.2)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust mount

Pass 11 Apr 2016 110,475 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 110,474 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 106,600 miles

o/s steering arm excessive play[advise replace asap]not a rfr.

Fail 1 Apr 2015 106,599 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s steering arm excessive play[advise replace asap]not a rfr.

Pass 12 Apr 2014 101,594 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 101,582 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 95,816 miles

all 4 tyres worn on outer edges

both headlamp lenses tarnishin

rear brake discs corroding

slight play and lift in steering arms

Fail 7 May 2013 95,810 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

both headlamp lenses tarnishing

rear brake discs corroding

all 4 tyres worn on outer edges

slight lift and play in both steering arms

Pass 25 Aug 2012 91,361 miles

**steering rack worn**

headlamp beam images poor with no kick-ups

headlamp lenses in poor condition

n/s/r indicator bulb faded

Fail 25 Aug 2012 91,361 miles

**steering rack worn**

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

headlamp beam images poor with no kick-ups

headlamp lenses in poor condition

n/s/r indicator bulb faded

Pass 3 Sep 2011 85,159 miles

front tyres below 1.6mm outer edges

movement in front suspension links

o/s/r lower suspension arm bushes unbonding and in poor condition

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2010 78,297 miles

front pads low 3mm thickness

movement in front link arms

n/s/r wiper arm incorrect position

o/s/r lower inner arm bush unbonding and corroded

rear silencer corroded

steering rack knuckle joint movement

Fail 18 Aug 2010 78,297 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front pads low 3mm thickness

movement in front link arms

n/s/r wiper arm incorrect position

o/s/r lower inner arm bush unbonding and corroded

rear silencer corroded

steering rack knuckle joint movement

Pass 11 Sep 2009 72,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

wiper blades poor

Pass 16 Sep 2008 66,646 miles

parking brake effort low (18%)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 59,509 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 46,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Sep 2006 46,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YT53 SXH is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 YT53 SXH, 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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YT53 SXH is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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