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GR53 ZKH

2003 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,091 mi
Last recorded141,091 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 ZKH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 141,091 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 141,091 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 137,111 miles

Nearside Front marker lamp not working

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 133,585 miles

Central Front warning on dash regarding abs system

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Fail 17 Oct 2023 133,585 miles

Central Front warning on dash regarding abs system

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog light inoperative

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 131,127 miles

anti skid service message on

exhaust rear silencer weak / starting to blow - recommend replace

front exhaust flange nuts/bolts corroded

slight perishing to o/s/f brake hose

some separating to front shocker top mounts

wear to rear lower main arm inner bushes

Fail 26 Sep 2022 131,126 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust rear silencer corroded/starting to blow - weak - recommend replace

front exhaust flange nuts/bolts heavily corroded

slight perishing to o/s/f brake hose

some separating to front shocker top mountings

wear to rear lower main arm inner bushes

Pass 24 Sep 2021 129,370 miles

Engine under tray slightly insecure

Fail 24 Sep 2021 129,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp lens contaminated (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Engine under tray slightly insecure

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly contaminated

Pass 4 Sep 2020 128,060 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 124,169 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 124,101 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 116,463 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 110,322 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 110,321 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Front bush. (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 104,793 miles

osr tyre worn low on outside edge

Fail 13 Sep 2016 104,793 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

osr tyre worn low on outside edge

Pass 24 Nov 2015 100,328 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 93,758 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 85,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 31 Oct 2012 78,610 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 71,216 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 71,216 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs corroding and wearing

Pass 2 Nov 2010 61,572 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 54,903 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 48,056 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 42,077 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 36,145 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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GR53 ZKH is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GR53 ZKH, 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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GR53 ZKH is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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