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RX53 LXC

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,955 mi
Last recorded147,955 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 LXC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 147,955 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 147,955 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 140,154 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Feb 2019 133,131 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Feb 2018 130,264 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low towards outer edge. 235/60R18/107V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in inner joints. ()

Under tray present impeding inspection.

Fail 22 Feb 2018 130,264 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low towards outer edge. 235/60R18/107V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in inner joints. ()

Under tray present impeding inspection.

Pass 25 Feb 2017 125,050 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2017 125,050 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2016 111,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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)

both headlights deteriorated

child seat fitted to rear not allowing full inspection

engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust hanger detatched at rear but adequatly supported

reg. plates in vehicle (R900OBB)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 111,875 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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)

both headlights deteriorated

child seat fitted to rear not allowing full inspection

engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust hanger detatched at rear but adequatly supported

Fail 20 Feb 2015 100,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box has aslight leak of exhaust gas

Pass 20 Feb 2015 100,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box has aslight leak of exhaust gas

Pass 10 Jan 2014 90,616 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 90,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 86,281 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 86,281 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 80,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2010 75,328 miles

N/S/F tyre has a cut less than 25mm the cord can be seen.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 70,835 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 61,809 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 50,063 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 39,206 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 LXC is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RX53 LXC, 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 LXC registered?

RX53 LXC is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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