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CJ53 UKA

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

118,874 mi
Last recorded118,874 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 UKA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc
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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 118,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 116,616 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 116,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush (axle bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush (axle bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 114,301 miles

Both rear lower suspension arms, inner bushes deteriorated

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant level on minimum

Fuel cap sealing washer perished

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear sub frame corroded

o/s rear shock absorber casing corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2023 114,281 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear lower suspension arms, inner bushes deteriorated

Both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant level on minimum

Fuel cap sealing washer perished

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2022 113,548 miles

Both rear lower suspension arm inner bushes starting to deteriorate. ( Bush in subframe.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve sealing joint area. Clamps corroded& deteriorating. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly cracked/perished.

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush in subframe. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Dampness/residue. (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm front bush in subframe. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 90% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords central tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear subframe & suspension components slightly corroded.

Fail 1 Nov 2022 113,539 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Both rear lower suspension arm inner bushes starting to deteriorate. ( Bush in subframe.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve sealing joint area. Clamps corroded& deteriorating. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly cracked/perished.

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush in subframe. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Dampness/residue. (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm front bush in subframe. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 90% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords central tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear subframe & suspension components slightly corroded.

Pass 3 Nov 2021 110,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear sealing joint area & clamps heavily corroded , weakened . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush in subframe. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush in subframe. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush in subframe. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs slightly corroded on outer edges.

Rear subframe & rear suspension components slightly corroded.

Pass 9 Nov 2020 108,454 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s front fog light not working

Pass 8 Nov 2019 105,872 miles

Both front lower arm bush' deteriorated

Both rear arm lower bush' deteriorated

Both rear trailing arm bush' deteriorated

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 105,858 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front lower arm bush' deteriorated

Both rear arm lower bush' deteriorated

Both rear trailing arm bush' deteriorated

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

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

o/s front tyre under inflated

Pass 14 Nov 2018 103,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear sealing joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front & rear suspension components corroded.

Fuel cap sealing washer cracked/perished.

Nearside & offside front inner rack arms have slight movement.

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre has nail within tread.

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded.

Top engine mounting stabiliser brace rubber bushes deteriorating.

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 13 Nov 2018 103,963 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear sealing joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front & rear suspension components corroded.

Fuel cap sealing washer cracked/perished.

Nearside & offside front inner rack arms have slight movement.

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre has nail within tread.

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded.

Top engine mounting stabiliser brace rubber bushes deteriorating.

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 26 Oct 2017 102,573 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces. (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear outer faces. (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 102,573 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces. (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear outer faces. (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 100,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rears (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts & rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 100,626 miles

Both rear brake discs have slight corrosion

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)

coolant leak

fuel filler cap seal has slight perishing

o/s/f lower suspension arm front rubber bush deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2014 97,932 miles

front discs pitted

Pass 13 Nov 2013 94,620 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 90,485 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 83,672 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 83,672 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 74,671 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 79,552 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 64,633 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2008 57,780 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 49,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 46,977 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 35,140 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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CJ53 UKA is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 CJ53 UKA, 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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CJ53 UKA is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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