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YX53 LZR

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,082 mi
Last recorded149,082 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 LZR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 149,082 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust back box corroded

n/s/f tyre showing signes of wear on outer edge

Fail 14 Jun 2012 149,082 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

minor damage to o/s/f bumper

Fail 12 Jun 2012 149,080 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 134,211 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 121,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 120,790 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2009 103,211 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2008 85,506 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 85,506 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 83,289 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 65,975 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 65,701 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 65,643 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Headlamp aims borderline low. †Slight play in steering rack ends. †

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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YX53 LZR is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YX53 LZR, 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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YX53 LZR is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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