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VE53 WGV

2003 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

171,970 mi
Last recorded171,970 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 WGV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 171,970 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 165,081 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 158,475 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 158,436 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 152,538 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 152,529 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 145,116 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 136,631 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 136,622 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 127,691 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 127,682 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 117,597 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 117,582 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 108,235 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 99,361 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2011 89,632 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 82,664 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 76,280 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 68,944 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 58,680 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 45,448 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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VE53 WGV is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VE53 WGV, 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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What year was VE53 WGV registered?

VE53 WGV is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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The MOT history for VE53 WGV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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