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CF53 HMG

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

182,598 mi
Last recorded182,598 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 HMG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 182,598 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Dec 2020 167,925 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 167,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 158,064 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 158,064 miles

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

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 147,316 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 136,462 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 129,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 118,248 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 118,248 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 108,606 miles

slight movement in o/s/f and n/s/f suspension arms

Fail 8 Mar 2012 108,604 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

slight movement in o/s/f and n/s/f suspension arms

Pass 13 Sep 2010 98,340 miles

Both rear wheels bearing slightly rough when turned. possible to be diff.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 15 Sep 2009 92,227 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 85,602 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 82,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 76,063 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 76,063 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag dasgboard warning light on.

nearside front bumper displaced.

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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CF53 HMG is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CF53 HMG, 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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CF53 HMG is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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