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CU53 UKY

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,218 mi
Last recorded126,218 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 UKY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 126,218 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 120,009 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlamp lenses fading

exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2021 120,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens damaged (4.5.4 (a))

both headlamp lenses fading

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2020 117,847 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 113,544 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front worn and splitting badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

front driveshaft joints noisey

n/s front & rear wheel bearings noisey

underside corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2019 113,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front worn and splitting badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

underside corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 108,521 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2018 108,521 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2016 92,226 miles

front lower arm bushes worn

rear exhaust corroded & in poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2015 85,860 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 79,014 miles

both front lower arm bushes perishing

nearside front tyre tread getting low

Fail 22 Jul 2014 79,014 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front lower arm bushes perishing

nearside front tyre tread getting low

Pass 30 Jul 2013 64,904 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes started to perish

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 7 Aug 2012 52,553 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Aug 2012 52,553 miles

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

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

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

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2011 43,197 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Jul 2011 43,197 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2010 32,885 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 28,510 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 25,403 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 22,422 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 16,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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CU53 UKY is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,922cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CU53 UKY, 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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CU53 UKY is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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