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GV53 BMU

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,835 mi
Last recorded131,835 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 BMU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2019 131,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 116,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 116,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 103,914 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 103,914 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 97,651 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front side marker lamp not working.

Nearside rear suspension trailing arm front bush perishing.

Offside front and nearside front suspension wishbone inner bushes perishing.

Offside rear suspension trailing arm front bush heavily perished and de-bonding.

Pass 25 Nov 2015 88,602 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Headlamp lenses discolouring.

Offside front and nearside front suspension wishbone bushes perishing.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension trailing arm front bushes perishing.

Fail 24 Nov 2015 88,600 miles

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

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

Headlamp lenses discolouring.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear tyre worn almost devoid of visible tread on outer edge.

Offside front and nearside front suspension wishbone bushes perishing.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension trailing arm front bushes perishing.

Offside rear tyre worn almost devoid of visible tread on outer edge.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 80,592 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Headlamp lenses discolouring.

Offside front and nearside front suspension wishbone bushes perishing and starting to de-bond.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension trailing arm front bushes perishing.

Fail 9 Dec 2013 69,483 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Headlamp lenses discolouring.

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

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

Nearside front suspension wishbone front bush perishing and starting to de-bond.

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

Offside front suspension wishbone bushes perishing and starting to de-bond.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension trailing arm front bushes starting to de-bond.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 69,483 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Headlamp lenses discolouring.

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

Nearside front suspension wishbone front bush perishing and starting to de-bond.

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

Offside front suspension wishbone bushes perishing and starting to de-bond.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension trailing arm front bushes starting to de-bond.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 57,669 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wear in front lower arm bushes.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 49,879 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Fail 25 Nov 2011 49,879 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front tyres worn low

Covers impede parts of the inspection

O/S/F tyre pressure is low

Pass 7 Dec 2010 43,394 miles

3rd row seat belt not tested

Covers impede parts of the inspection

O/S/F brake disc is rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2009 36,530 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 30,940 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 26,212 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 21,466 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 21,466 miles

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

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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GV53 BMU is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GV53 BMU, 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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GV53 BMU is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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