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GP53 ENE

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,328 mi
Last recorded118,328 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 ENE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 118,328 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 113,925 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 108,504 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hoses ferrule rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front inner steering rack joints have play in them ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 2mm in middle of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Osf inner discs surface rusty on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 102,458 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc surfaces pitted corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front brake hoses has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front wish bone corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front coil spring corroded osf

Offside Front osf fog lamp not working

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hoses rear hoses slight corrosion to frerrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear wishbones corroded/rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 102,366 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame Corroded, cross sectional area reduced and seriously weakened

Rear windscreen wiper does not clear windscreen effectively

fuel filter Corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2018 100,720 miles

All brake ferrules deteriorated

Front suspension arms deteriorated

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

Rear subframe deteriorated, including rear suspension components

Pass 28 Jun 2017 100,208 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake performance poor and requirement only just met

Underside suspension components deteriorating

Pass 2 Apr 2016 98,591 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 98,580 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Front and rear brake discs deterioated

Front and rear suspension and related items deterioating

Headlights deterioating

SRS service light message on, malfunction light works but doesn't stay on

Pass 21 Jan 2015 97,492 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2015 97,490 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 93,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all wiper blades split, fronts clear enough at time of test

fuel cap seal deterioating

Pass 8 Feb 2013 88,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

hand brake warning light not working

Fail 8 Feb 2013 88,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

hand brake warning light not working

Pass 31 Jan 2012 82,871 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 82,871 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 76,543 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 68,620 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 58,407 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 51,785 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 39,088 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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GP53 ENE is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GP53 ENE, 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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GP53 ENE is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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