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KE53 WDG

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,741 mi
Last recorded156,741 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 WDG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 156,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance and slighty loose (1.4.A.2e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

age cracking to suspension arm rubbers

both rear tyres getting low and wearing on edges

corrosion to suspension components

damage to ns

exhaust corroded

headlights faded

some play in steering arms

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 7 Jul 2017 156,493 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance and slighty loose (1.4.A.2e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

age cracking to suspension arm rubbers

both rear tyres getting low and wearing on edges

corrosion to suspension components

damage to ns

exhaust corroded

headlights faded

some play in steering arms

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Aug 2016 148,460 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside door trim damaged

play in inner steering component indicating adjustment or repair

Fail 28 Jul 2016 148,410 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside door trim damaged

play in inner steering component indicating adjustment or repair

Pass 23 Jul 2015 142,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag service warning on

Pass 30 Jul 2014 133,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 122,850 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 118,940 miles

park brake pedal rubber split

Parking brake efficiency 18% only just met minimum requirment of 16%

all brake hose's slightly perished

both front brake discs corroded by 15% on inner face

both front tyres worn bias to edge's and o/s rear tyre worn bias to inner edge

n/s front lower arm rear bush split by 15%

radiator damp with oil suspect intercooler

rear exhaust system slightly corroded

strong advise - o/s front lower arm rear bush split by 60% but no resulting in excessive movment

top engine cover and engine under tray fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2012 118,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

all brake hose's slightly perished

both front brake discs corroded by 15% on inner face

both front tyres worn bias to edge's and o/s rear tyre worn bias to inner edge

n/s front lower arm rear bush split by 15%

park brake pedal rubber split

radiator damp with oil suspect intercooler

rear exhaust system slightly corroded

strong advise - o/s front lower arm rear bush split by 60% but no resulting in excessive movment

top engine cover and engine under tray fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2011 114,097 miles

engine oilstained

engine service required showing on digital display, engine in limp home mode (strong advise)

engine top cover and undertray fitted

exhaust centree section mounting bracket snapped (strong advise)

exhaust system corroded, rear box outer casing coming away

front brake discs corroded

front brake hoses slightly perished

front wishbone arm bushes deteriorated and beginning to split

offside front door trim and side repeater damaged

play in nearside rear anti roll bar link arm (strong advise)

power steering cooler heavily stained and damp (strong advise)

rear brake hoses slightly perished

rear wiper blade split

slight stains on turbo pipework

stains on power steering pipework

vehicle service due

Fail 6 Jun 2011 114,097 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine oilstained

engine service required showing on digital display, engine in limp home mode (strong advise)

engine top cover and undertray fitted

exhaust centree section mounting bracket snapped (strong advise)

exhaust system corroded, rear box outer casing coming away

front brake discs corroded

front brake hoses slightly perished

front wishbone arm bushes deteriorated and beginning to split

offside front door trim and side repeater damaged

play in nearside rear anti roll bar link arm (strong advise)

power steering cooler heavily stained and damp (strong advise)

rear brake hoses slightly perished

rear wiper blade split

slight stains on turbo pipework

stains on power steering pipework

vehicle service due

Pass 3 Jun 2010 109,082 miles

Both front tyre edges wearing unevenly.

Front discs in a corroded condition.

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

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Unable to check o/s/r belt fully child seat fitted.

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 109,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front tyre edges wearing unevenly.

Front discs in a corroded condition.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Unable to check o/s/r belt fully child seat fitted.

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 101,265 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 92,572 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 79,347 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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KE53 WDG is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KE53 WDG, 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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KE53 WDG is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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