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SH53 UXE

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

141,044 mi
Last recorded141,044 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 141,044 miles

Rear rear sub frame slight corrosion

Fail 4 Jan 2022 141,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure both rear exhaust mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear rear sub frame slight corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2020 136,847 miles

Anti skip service light on

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

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 136,845 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60 R18 107H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti skip service light on

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

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 133,246 miles

Anti skip service light on

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

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

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 133,245 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti skip service light on

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

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

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 124,651 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 113,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 235/60 R13 103V (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 113,559 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 235/60 R13 103V (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 105,032 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 97,956 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 97,956 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 90,455 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 90,455 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

number 5 injector leaking

Pass 7 Nov 2013 85,734 miles

Outer Casing Handbrake cable on O/S/R has split within casing.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 79,300 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 79,300 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 73,652 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 66,983 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 62,026 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 62,026 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 53,117 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 43,399 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 37,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 37,145 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 UXE is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UXE, 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 UXE is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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