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CX53 RWN

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,742 mi
Last recorded177,742 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 RWN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 177,742 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 169,775 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS Sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 169,775 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS Sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 169,762 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements O/S & N/S (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Very stiff to operate including release mechanism (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated O/S & N/S - Casing split down to brading (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front O/S & N/S - Heavy corrosion front shock absorbers

Offside Front ABS Sensor loom not secured

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 165,728 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 165,726 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 157,168 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 157,168 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 150,946 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint both (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 145,145 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 136,967 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 123,990 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 123,990 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 115,151 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 115,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 108,672 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 101,483 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 93,488 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 79,799 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 66,209 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 54,205 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 41,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear row of seats are not fitted

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 RWN is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc 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 CX53 RWN, 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 RWN is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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