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SH53 GJJ

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,261 mi
Last recorded201,261 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 GJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 201,261 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake requires adjustments

Pass 19 Nov 2019 195,071 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front & both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 185,111 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 168,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 168,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 168,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 18 Oct 2016 156,395 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 143,063 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 132,366 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 120,974 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 120,974 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 104,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 104,101 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 94,380 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 84,055 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 84,055 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 78,347 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 71,495 miles

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 1 Oct 2007 63,801 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 48,484 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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SH53 GJJ is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SH53 GJJ, 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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SH53 GJJ is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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