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VE53 WGX

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

166,833 mi
Last recorded166,833 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 WGX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 166,833 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 166,833 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 153,303 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 143,281 miles

underside shields fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2019 142,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

off side headlamp aim not checked

Pass 18 Jul 2018 136,218 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 121,963 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 121,963 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 116,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 116,039 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 107,621 miles

rear exhaust coroded

Fail 12 Nov 2015 107,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearbush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearbush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust coroded

Pass 5 Nov 2014 100,740 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 100,740 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 92,743 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 81,693 miles

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

rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 30 Nov 2011 70,808 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 70,808 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 61,307 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 52,141 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 52,141 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 44,381 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 35,310 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 20 Nov 2007 35,309 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2006 26,397 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 WGX 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 VE53 WGX, 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 WGX registered?

VE53 WGX is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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