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CX53 SCZ

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

212,100 mi
Last recorded212,100 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 SCZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 212,100 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 212,100 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 193,506 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

unable to inspect both rear seat belts

Fail 13 Nov 2019 191,658 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (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))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

unable to inspect both rear seat belts

Pass 15 Nov 2018 170,497 miles

unable to test 5 seat belts in rear of vehicle due to rubbish

Fail 13 Nov 2018 170,490 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm,front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver wheel & tyre (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering component leaking reservoir low (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake has been binding on (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

unable to test 5 seat belts in rear of vehicle due to rubbish

Pass 8 Nov 2017 155,677 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer seats ()

front wipers leaving small smear on screen

rear park brake only just meet minimum requirment

Pass 19 Oct 2016 138,146 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 122,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear exhaust outer skin in poor condition

Fail 11 Nov 2015 122,857 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear exhaust outer skin in poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2014 106,799 miles

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

both front tyres worn low and worn heavily on inner edges

rear exhaust outer skin in poor condition

Fail 12 Nov 2014 106,799 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn low and worn heavily on inner edges

rear exhaust outer skin in poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2013 87,675 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 87,668 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 63,739 miles

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jan 2011 72,520 miles

slight freeplay in rack joint n/s

Pass 10 Feb 2010 62,952 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 54,606 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 46,308 miles

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

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

advanced corrosion on both rear brake discs

offside front tyre low on tread

Pass 23 Jan 2007 38,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat badly fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2006 31,309 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 SCZ is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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