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SG53 MGK

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

240,444 mi
Last recorded240,444 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 MGK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 240,444 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REARS UPPER AND LOWERS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 237,680 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 232,349 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT AND REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 232,349 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT AND REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 227,186 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 222,757 miles

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

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

REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

Pass 14 Aug 2020 218,146 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 218,062 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 213,039 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 213,039 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 205,105 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 190,318 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 174,520 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 174,520 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 160,972 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 160,968 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 146,181 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 145,181 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 125,854 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 104,673 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 104,543 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 81,399 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 81,385 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 62,348 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 62,348 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 38,207 miles

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 26 Nov 2007 27,642 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 20,759 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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SG53 MGK is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SG53 MGK, 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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SG53 MGK is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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