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BW52 UEN

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

266,329 mi
Last recorded266,329 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 UEN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 266,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 257,182 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 257,029 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023
Fail 26 Oct 2023

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Sep 2023 248,100 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nsf wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2022 235,366 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play drop link has play in (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 235,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play drop link has play in (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 74,988 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 73,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 73,368 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 69,806 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 69,806 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 63,981 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 58,697 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 54,321 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 49,714 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 49,714 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 44,478 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 37,989 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 36,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 34,537 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 32,583 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 29,644 miles

advise covers on sills

Pass 19 Jan 2010 27,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 24,568 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 21,522 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 17,919 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 14,359 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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BW52 UEN is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 BW52 UEN, 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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BW52 UEN is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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