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CX53 DZV

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

95,500 mi
Last recorded95,500 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 DZV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 95,500 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 95,500 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 94,571 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 91,085 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 22 May 2014 88,611 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

fuel cap sealing ring perished but sealing

n/s/f wiper split but clearing screen

o/s/f wiper split but clearing screen

Fail 22 May 2014 88,611 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

fuel cap sealing ring perished but sealing

n/s/f wiper split but clearing screen

o/s/f wiper split but clearing screen

Pass 13 Jun 2013 80,444 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 80,444 miles

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

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

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)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 75,204 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 75,204 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 69,696 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn and lipped - advise only

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded on edges - advise only

Fail 19 Jan 2011 69,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Both Front Wiper blades split and deteriorated but still clearing screen - suggest replacement

Front brake discs slightly worn and lipped - advise only

Fuel Filter rusty and looks like its never been replaced since new - suggest replacement to avoid any fuel leaks

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded on edges - advise only

Pass 25 Jan 2010 63,614 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 57,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Jan 2009 57,637 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 51,012 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 50,574 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 40,752 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 40,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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CX53 DZV is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CX53 DZV, 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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CX53 DZV is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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