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CE53 YHX

2003 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

186,823 mi
Last recorded186,823 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 YHX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 186,823 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 181,170 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 176,105 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 171,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 171,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 168,350 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 168,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 164,838 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 162,631 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 162,631 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lower nut not on i lock tread (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 156,234 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and subframe very rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 149,330 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 142,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 142,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at seam joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 135,262 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 129,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 129,732 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 121,997 miles

exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Dec 2013 78,324 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2013 117,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 28 Dec 2012 117,122 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2012 106,870 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2012 106,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 94,932 miles

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

Front discs worn and pitted

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

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

Play in rack

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs scored and pitted

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 94,931 miles

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

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

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

Front discs worn and pitted

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in rack

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs scored and pitted

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 86,701 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 86,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 75,548 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 75,543 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

rear number plate slightly discoloured

slight brake judder

slight roughness to nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Sep 2007 62,271 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 48,775 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

hand brake only 18% and may require attention

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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CE53 YHX is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 CE53 YHX, 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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CE53 YHX is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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