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GV53 UFX

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,685 mi
Last recorded173,685 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 UFX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 173,685 miles

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

parking brake effort only just met required limits

Pass 22 Aug 2016 170,823 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 170,823 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 168,590 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 167,953 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn pitted or corroded.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn pitted or corroded.

Nearside Rear Exhaust box slightly corroded.

Offside Front Brake disc worn pitted or corroded.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake disc worn pitted or corroded.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate SRS message on screen (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 159,339 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 12 Sep 2014 159,339 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 20 Sep 2013 147,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 126,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front fog lamp lens damaged

rear wiper not working

Pass 30 Aug 2011 108,103 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 108,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 86,170 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 Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear reflector cracked

rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Aug 2010 85,563 miles

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

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

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

offside rear reflector cracked

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Sep 2009 68,952 miles

advisory checklist 091399

Fail 6 Sep 2009 68,891 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front lower arm bushes starting to split

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low

Pass 1 Sep 2008 52,271 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 35,818 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 30,554 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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GV53 UFX is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UFX, 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 UFX registered?

GV53 UFX is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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