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CX53 SHZ

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

218,931 mi
Last recorded218,931 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 SHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 218,931 miles

bad engine oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2017 218,931 miles

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

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

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

bad engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2016 192,007 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 192,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 166,047 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 134,958 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nsf wiper blade split

Nsr lamp cracked

Rear exhaust section corroded

Two front headlamp lenses fogged

Fail 27 Jun 2014 134,938 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake discs corroded

Nsf wiper blade split

Nsr lamp cracked

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

Rear exhaust section corroded

Two front headlamp lenses fogged

Pass 29 May 2013 103,489 miles

front tyres getting low on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2012 82,570 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 13 Jul 2012 83,570 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 24 Jun 2011 52,669 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 32,158 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 32,156 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 24,510 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 23,319 miles

Brake discs corroded.

Pass 19 Dec 2006 20,167 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 SHZ is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SHZ, 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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What year was CX53 SHZ registered?

CX53 SHZ is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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