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CX53 VRE

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,750 mi
Last recorded146,750 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 146,750 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2017 130,574 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 130,574 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 126,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush trai arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 118,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 109,506 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 96,424 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 95,312 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2012 95,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2011 86,825 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 80,241 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 74,363 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 67,620 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 67,603 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 58,675 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 58,675 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 43,226 miles

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

o/s/front tyre on 3mm

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 VRE is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VRE, 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 VRE is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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