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YT53 SXK

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

342,454 mi
Last recorded342,454 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 SXK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 342,454 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 342,454 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 342,454 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 330,330 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 330,327 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Windscreen damage, larger than 10mm Dia. within swept area in front of steering wheel. (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel cap sealing ring perished and split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder removed from swept area of windscreen. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 308,714 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 308,714 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 284,443 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 255,973 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 220,907 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 162,123 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 169,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 130,204 miles

Air bag light

Fail 15 Mar 2013 130,204 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 96,232 miles

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 96,232 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 76,472 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

slight wear on brake discs and slight pitting on brake discs

Pass 9 Jun 2010 71,665 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 8 Jun 2010 71,665 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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 5 May 2009 58,216 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 58,216 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 47,285 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 31,126 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 27,943 miles

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

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 SXK is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YT53 SXK, 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 SXK is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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