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GX53 VFO

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,417 mi
Last recorded93,417 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 VFO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 93,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 May 2019 93,395 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 91,718 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

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

Pass 9 May 2017 89,558 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 May 2017 89,537 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2016 87,504 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Offside Front tyre wear on inside edge

Fail 9 May 2016 87,502 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Offside Front tyre wear on inside edge

Pass 12 May 2015 84,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 May 2015 84,786 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2014 82,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 May 2014 82,026 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2013 79,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Apr 2013 79,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 May 2012 76,270 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 76,269 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s lower front wing damage

Pass 10 May 2011 73,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 May 2011 73,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 71,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 May 2010 71,626 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2009 69,201 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 66,030 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 57,365 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 44,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 44,868 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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GX53 VFO is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GX53 VFO, 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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GX53 VFO is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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