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AE53 DZJ

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

150,688 mi
Last recorded150,688 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 DZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 150,688 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 150,688 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 141,149 miles

anti-skid light on dash

Fail 23 Jun 2022 141,149 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner & outer edge of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

anti-skid light on dash

Pass 14 Jul 2021 137,590 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in window screen (3.2 (a) (i))

anti skid service message on dash

Fail 14 Jul 2021 137,590 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in window screen (3.2 (a) (i))

anti skid service message on dash

Pass 22 Jul 2020 134,888 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

anti skid service message on dash

Fail 22 Jul 2020 134,888 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

anti skid service message on dash

Pass 15 Jul 2019 131,012 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 123,695 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 123,648 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 116,300 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 116,298 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged flexi (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Steering rack cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

air bag service indicator displayed

Fail 6 Jul 2017 115,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235x60x18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

air bag light goes out but srs system indication of service

Pass 13 May 2016 103,794 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 101,039 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 101,036 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 98,416 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 98,393 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 93,322 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 89,920 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 89,851 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 83,897 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 83,897 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2010 78,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 78,707 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 18 May 2009 73,928 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 66,399 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 66,230 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 57,878 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 57,878 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 43,375 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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AE53 DZJ is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AE53 DZJ, 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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AE53 DZJ is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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