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VA53 KDN

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

217,249 mi
Last recorded217,249 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 KDN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 217,249 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 May 2025 217,249 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2024 214,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 212,568 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2022 210,042 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 207,331 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 197,563 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2020 197,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2019 191,092 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 186,942 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 186,931 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 178,282 miles

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)

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Pass 25 Feb 2016 167,233 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH REAR (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 167,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH REAR (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 161,013 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 153,038 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 153,038 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 145,444 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket partly broken but still secure

Pass 7 Feb 2013 145,444 miles

centre exhaust bracket partly broken but still secure

Pass 24 Feb 2012 136,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

rear exh box corroded /n/s/f mirror cover damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2012 136,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

rear exh box corroded /n/s/f mirror cover damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2011 122,407 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 109,200 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 86,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 86,807 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 65,825 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 65,506 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 65,506 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 45,697 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 45,697 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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VA53 KDN is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 VA53 KDN, 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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VA53 KDN is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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