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YY53 NPJ

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,902 mi
Last recorded137,902 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 NPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 137,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 133,033 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. new discs installed (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 133,028 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 125,026 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 124,672 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 116,579 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 110,365 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 99,178 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 90,018 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both headlight lenses deteriorated

offside front bumper moulding insecure

Fail 2 Dec 2013 89,988 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both headlight lenses deteriorated

offside front bumper moulding insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2012 83,047 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 76,708 miles

advice:nearside rear seat belt clip missing

Pass 2 Dec 2010 69,932 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 69,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Near side door mirror crack

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 61,262 miles

Corrision on rear exhaust box.

Corrision on rear suspension

Pass 5 Dec 2008 55,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 47,171 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 40,909 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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YY53 NPJ is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NPJ, 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 NPJ is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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