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CP53 HKX

2003 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

164,037 mi
Last recorded164,037 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 HKX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 164,037 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 7 Sep 2023 163,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 3 Dec 2021 163,865 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Multiple locations (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine misfireing and lumpy

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside front headlight producing dull image

Nearside front tyre has multiple cuts to side wall

Nearside rear wheel noisey when rotated

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside front headlight producing dull image

Parking brake warning lamp inoperative

Rear diff has oil leak

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2021 163,851 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 2 x corrosion holes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Out of alignment (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel arch liner insecure

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

Nearside Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear shocks weak (5.3.2 (d))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front wishbone bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres flat & worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 162,758 miles

Anti skid light saying service needed

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle generally corrodded

Fail 15 Jan 2021 162,758 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Not locking in position (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Anti skid light saying service needed

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Underside of vehicle generally corrodded

Pass 17 Jan 2020 160,033 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 160,025 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 155,131 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 146,743 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 137,992 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 129,045 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2015 120,340 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 120,340 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 112,586 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 105,116 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 98,584 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 95,461 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 95,453 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 76,686 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 76,686 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 74,887 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 63,874 miles

nsf tyre tread low osf tyre cracking outer wall

Fail 19 Jun 2008 63,693 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nsf tyre tread low osf tyre cracking outer wall

Pass 17 Jul 2007 52,049 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 52,047 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2007 52,045 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 51,916 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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CP53 HKX is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 CP53 HKX, 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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CP53 HKX is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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