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DG53 TGO

2003 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

140,382 mi
Last recorded140,382 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 TGO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 140,382 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 140,006 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 139,745 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 138,566 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 137,930 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 137,563 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 135,171 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 127,264 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 120,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 May 2013 120,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 May 2012 115,951 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to the rear exhaust

Pass 25 Aug 2011 107,600 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 95,071 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 81,527 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 81,333 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 71,214 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 60,325 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 47,474 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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DG53 TGO is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DG53 TGO, 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 DG53 TGO registered?

DG53 TGO is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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