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SG53 MJG

2003 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

194,587 mi
Last recorded194,587 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 MJG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 194,587 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 188,481 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 188,469 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 183,895 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Oct 2016 183,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 176,514 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 170,278 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 163,968 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 163,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 157,339 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 149,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 126,820 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 102,596 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 75,827 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 49,911 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 23,323 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 MJG is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 MJG, 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 MJG is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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