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ET53 KKA

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,099 mi
Last recorded96,099 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 KKA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 96,099 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 94,193 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 91,677 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 89,102 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 86,697 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 84,299 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 81,462 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 81,462 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 77,736 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 74,019 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 69,215 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 64,460 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 64,458 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 58,897 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 55,164 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 50,716 miles

advise nearside and offside front brake disc inner faces are pitted..

Pass 13 Sep 2011 46,241 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 46,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 41,248 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 41,243 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 36,139 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 30,387 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 29,915 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 19,072 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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ET53 KKA is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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