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EX53 UDM

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 UDM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play x 2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 182,022 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 167,665 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 149,533 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 134,713 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 117,636 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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight up and down movement in steering wheel

Pass 27 Aug 2013 117,636 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight up and down movement in steering wheel

Pass 28 Aug 2012 100,284 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 100,284 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

nearside sterring arm slight movement

Pass 30 Aug 2011 85,931 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 72,475 miles

Oil leak

rear seats folded down unable to test seat belts

Fail 31 Aug 2010 72,195 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

rear seats folded down unable to test seat belts

Pass 28 Sep 2009 59,647 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 42,591 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 35,255 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 26,879 miles

slight play o/s/r roll bar link

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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EX53 UDM is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EX53 UDM, 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 EX53 UDM registered?

EX53 UDM is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 11 October 2003.

Is EX53 UDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 UDM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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