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ET53 KHK

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,969 mi
Last recorded179,969 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 KHK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 179,969 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 168,873 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area, cannot see due to under-tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both 6th & 7th seat bases missing at time of test

Pass 9 Apr 2019 162,680 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 162,652 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 156,053 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 156,053 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 148,108 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 148,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 135,701 miles

Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Cross bar (6.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 135,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Cross bar (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 121,721 miles

2 child seats fitted rear seats

Fail 14 Feb 2015 121,714 miles

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

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

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

2 child seats fitted rear seats

Pass 27 Jan 2014 107,298 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 103,593 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 94,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 94,941 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 May 2011 85,437 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 85,437 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 75,490 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 61,989 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 61,989 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 May 2008 47,377 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 31,994 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 31,497 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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ET53 KHK is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ET53 KHK, 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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ET53 KHK is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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