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YY53 NPK

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,420 mi
Last recorded147,420 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 NPK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 147,420 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 147,419 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 142,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine under cover fitted and restricting inspection

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 136,584 miles

exhaust manifold blowing

front discs and pads 2/3000 miles max

oil leak from off side inner drive shaft seal

Fail 22 Oct 2014 136,581 miles

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

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

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

exhaust manifold blowing

front discs and pads 2/3000 miles max

oil leak from off side inner drive shaft seal

Pass 20 Sep 2013 129,845 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 129,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 118,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 118,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 107,080 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 95,838 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 83,387 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 70,850 miles

both front tyres close to wear limit

Fail 28 Aug 2008 70,850 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres close to wear limit

Pass 7 Sep 2007 60,233 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 44,670 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 44,670 miles

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

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 NPK is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NPK, 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 NPK is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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