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RX53 LSU

2003 Volvo XC90

Grey Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,837 mi
Last recorded104,837 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 LSU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2024 104,837 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp damage

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 102,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake little reserve travel

Fail 28 Mar 2023 102,765 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 6 Jan 2022 97,001 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 97,001 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 92,279 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 88,609 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 83,346 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 77,658 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 67,320 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 67,317 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 61,852 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 56,047 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 51,390 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 44,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 44,471 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 39,310 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 39,306 miles

Nearside Lower Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Front n/s & off/s inner disc's slightly worn/corroded.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 351,446 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 35,144 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 32,365 miles

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

Could not fully inspect n/s/r seat belt and buckle as child seat fitted.

Front number plate has a small crack (not deteriorated)

Rear number plate starting to de-laminate.

Pass 17 Jan 2008 27,382 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 27,377 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2006 23,124 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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RX53 LSU is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RX53 LSU, 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 RX53 LSU registered?

RX53 LSU is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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