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FV53 NLZ

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,346 mi
Last recorded157,346 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 NLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 157,346 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 150,651 miles

Engine oil leak

Slight leak on rear differential

Fail 17 Jan 2025 150,536 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight leak on rear differential

Pass 16 Jan 2024 144,033 miles

Oi leak nearside rear differential

Oil leak around turbo charger

Oil leak transmission cooler pipes offside front

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 143,926 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Centre back box hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oi leak nearside rear differential

Oil leak around turbo charger

Oil leak transmission cooler pipes offside front

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 136,588 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 136,564 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 129,253 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 129,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 122,865 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 122,841 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 116,719 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, lower arms, inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear, lower arms, inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 116,486 miles

Fuel pipe insecure Front to rear section (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, lower arms, inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear, lower arms, inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 105,214 miles

Exhaust back box blowing

Headlamp beam slightly dim

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 95,153 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust outer skin slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2016 83,514 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 83,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Jan 2016 78,248 miles

Centre offside exhaust metal hanger bracket detached, exhaust still supported.

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 78,248 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Centre offside exhaust metal hanger bracket detached, exhaust still supported.

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber slightly soft when bounced.

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 72,930 miles

Unable to open boot lid.

Fail 5 Jan 2015 72,930 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Unable to open boot lid.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 68,704 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 68,704 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 7 Jan 2013 64,666 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 64,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 60,485 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 60,187 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 56,137 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 52,154 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 52,154 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 43,876 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 43,876 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 33,602 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 26,556 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 26,552 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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FV53 NLZ is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FV53 NLZ, 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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FV53 NLZ is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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