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GV53 GZA

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,178 mi
Last recorded171,178 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 GZA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 171,178 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2018 164,296 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 159,387 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 157,429 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 157,429 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 153,432 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2014 153,432 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2013 146,533 miles

rear silencer poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2012 138,500 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 128,177 miles

front of rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Fail 24 Nov 2011 128,177 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front of rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Pass 10 Dec 2010 116,918 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 101,833 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 86,203 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 86,203 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 69,090 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges. Recommend replacement of l/h front. R/H front will soon require replacement.

Slight play in r/h rear anti-roll bar drop link.

Pass 18 Nov 2006 55,560 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 55,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres worn on inside edges

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 GZA is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GV53 GZA, 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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What year was GV53 GZA registered?

GV53 GZA is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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