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GU53 OKW

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

158,804 mi
Last recorded158,804 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 OKW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 158,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Strong Advise: Wing mirror and surround damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Play/wear in steering rack internals/spindles

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

Steering, suspension and brake components showing general age, wear and heavy surface corrosion

Surface corrosion to brake unions and ferrules

Fail 12 Jan 2023 158,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Strong Advise: Wing mirror and surround damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Play/wear in steering rack internals/spindles

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

Steering, suspension and brake components showing general age, wear and heavy surface corrosion

Surface corrosion to brake unions and ferrules

Pass 7 Jan 2022 158,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Strong Advise: Wing mirror and surround damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play/wear in steering rack internals/spindles

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

Steering,suspension and brake components showing age,wear and heavy surface corrosion

Surface corrosion to brake unions and ferrules

Pass 15 Jan 2021 157,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play/wear in steering rack internals/spindles

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

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and heavy surface corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2021 157,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play/wear in steering rack internals/spindles

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

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and heavy surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2019 156,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2019 156,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Both headlamps aged/deteriorated

Front Brake discs inner faces lipped and corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2018 153,145 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 149,620 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 149,614 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 144,438 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 137,396 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 129,953 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 121,324 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 121,324 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 109,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 109,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 97,620 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 97,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 90,475 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 74,493 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 64,487 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 54,973 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 44,966 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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GU53 OKW is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GU53 OKW, 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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GU53 OKW is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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