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GJ53 GUC

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

188,647 mi
Last recorded188,647 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 GUC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 188,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 188,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 179,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 168,346 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

n/s/f fog lamp missing

Fail 3 Mar 2021 168,339 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working rear fog light inop (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

front discs lipped

n/s/f fog lamp missing

Pass 6 Mar 2020 162,626 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 162,624 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f misted with road film (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f misted with road film (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear no plate and loose (0.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water ingress to front no plate (0.1 (b))

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

n/s/front fog light missing

Pass 19 Feb 2019 142,723 miles

clean headlight lenses to get beam pattern

front no plate deteriating

one from rear bracket on exhaust broken one side system secure

water ingress to rear no plate

Pass 20 Mar 2018 123,023 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear cut in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 114,119 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 114,115 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 108,823 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 101,760 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 96,566 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 90,105 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 82,096 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 75,328 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 75,328 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 69,114 miles

rear number plate poor

Pass 20 Mar 2009 62,869 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 53,778 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 53,325 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 41,834 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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GJ53 GUC is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GJ53 GUC, 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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GJ53 GUC is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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