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CX53 RYR

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

159,839 mi
Last recorded159,839 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2025 159,839 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60-18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box poor condition

general underbody corrosion

oil level low

Pass 23 Oct 2024 152,486 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 143,230 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 137,729 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 137,729 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 127,458 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 121,846 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 121,842 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both front headlamps dim lens. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush detatched. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 117,983 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 109,383 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 101,871 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 96,636 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 90,415 miles

sills covered

Pass 17 Jun 2014 81,848 miles

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

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

sills covered

Pass 15 May 2013 73,676 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

sills covered

Pass 12 Sep 2012 68,881 miles

rear back box slightly deterioated

Pass 1 Sep 2011 61,074 miles

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

Pedal rubber missing from parking brake lever.

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 61,071 miles

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

Centre exhaust bracket fractured.

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

Pedal rubber missing from parking brake lever.

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 55,818 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 50,420 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 9 Sep 2008 43,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Knocking noise from offside front suspension area

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and close to limit

Pass 20 Sep 2007 38,079 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 31,112 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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CX53 RYR is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RYR, 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 RYR is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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