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SM53 LVU

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

265,482 mi
Last recorded265,482 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 LVU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 265,482 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 258,272 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 244,517 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test boot seats ()

Fail 6 Jan 2018 244,351 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test boot seats ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 230,953 miles

both rear brake discs slighty rusty

Fail 15 Dec 2016 230,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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)

both rear brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2015 210,303 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Oct 2015 209,459 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear and front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure cut off (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Towbar component insecure bolts loose (6.6.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 21 Oct 2014 195,734 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 195,734 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 178,081 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 161,028 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 139,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 139,868 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 120,367 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 99,220 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 79,665 miles

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

exhaust back box is corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2008 79,665 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust back box is corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2007 62,709 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 45,499 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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SM53 LVU is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SM53 LVU, 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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SM53 LVU is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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