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GV53 HGJ

2003 Volvo XC90

Gold Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,652 mi
Last recorded118,652 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 HGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 118,652 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 117,869 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 117,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 109,096 miles

spare wheel insecure

Pass 9 Dec 2010 90,433 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 72,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 55,880 miles

noisefrom p.a.s ram

Fail 14 Nov 2007 50,268 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2007 50,268 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2006 42,979 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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 HGJ is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HGJ, 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 HGJ registered?

GV53 HGJ is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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