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CN53 PZD

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

176,464 mi
Last recorded176,464 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 PZD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 176,464 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 176,464 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 166,121 miles

Nearside Rear inner bush starting to split

Offside Front Lower arm bush wearing

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

Offside Rear Lower arm bush starting to split

Fail 16 Mar 2018 166,117 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track control arm excessive movement (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear inner bush starting to split

Offside Front Lower arm bush wearing

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

Offside Rear Lower arm bush starting to split

Pass 14 Mar 2017 156,875 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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust system heavily corroded but not holed

Pass 8 Mar 2016 147,106 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 137,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2014 128,382 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 123,190 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit n/s req attention soon

Pass 27 Jul 2012 118,289 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 114,005 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 114,005 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 108,154 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 96,886 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 96,886 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 87,207 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 78,660 miles

Oil leak

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

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

slight free play in o/s/r vertical link bar

slight free play in steering rack,not excessive

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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CN53 PZD is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 CN53 PZD, 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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CN53 PZD is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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