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YY53 GLF

2003 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,054 mi
Last recorded149,054 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 GLF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 149,054 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2020 149,054 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear bothb sides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2019 143,324 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ALL SEATS ()

Fail 16 Jan 2019 143,324 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ALL SEATS ()

Pass 5 Jan 2018 135,290 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ALL ()

Fail 5 Jan 2018 135,290 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ALL ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 125,872 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 125,872 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 119,119 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 110,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear section exhaust hanger bracket deteriorated

Fail 15 Sep 2014 110,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear section exhaust hanger bracket deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2013 99,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2013 99,722 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 90,469 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 90,469 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 78,603 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 71,406 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 62,514 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 54,936 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 42,985 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 39,003 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 39,003 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YY53 GLF is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YY53 GLF, 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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YY53 GLF is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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