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SH53 GJO

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

190,253 mi
Last recorded190,253 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 GJO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2022 190,253 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers corroded

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 175,972 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

underside of vehicle in general is coroded

Pass 25 Sep 2020 162,909 miles

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

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

both front spring and shock absorbers coroded

both front wipers deteriated

suspension in general is coroded

Pass 1 Oct 2019 151,469 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 151,469 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet secondary catch seized

Pass 9 Oct 2018 138,853 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 129,704 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

all Brake hoses has slight corrosion to ferrules

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle prescribed areas and suspension/braking exhaust components are slightly corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2017 129,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

all Brake hoses has slight corrosion to ferrules

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle prescribed areas and suspension/braking exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 122,031 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 113,628 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 113,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 113,475 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 106,964 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 96,521 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 89,393 miles

front and rear brake discs corroding

Fail 9 Nov 2011 89,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs corroding

Pass 8 Oct 2010 82,149 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 82,149 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 72,082 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 59,950 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 47,613 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 37,184 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 GJO is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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