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VG53 JPS

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,037 mi
Last recorded124,037 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVG53 JPS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 124,037 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering system slightly rough on full lock to lock (2.1.1 (a))

Front outer headlamp covers faded

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 120,394 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s o/s outer headlamp covers faded

Pass 26 Oct 2023 114,982 miles

Front Coil spring worn n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 111,159 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 111,158 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system corroded and burst under pressure (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 108,081 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 105,762 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 105,762 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 103,570 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 97,957 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 90,922 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 85,653 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 78,932 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 78,867 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 71,506 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 65,231 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 59,981 miles

both front tyres getting low

front pads require replacement shortly

Fail 3 Nov 2012 59,981 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both front tyres getting low

front pads require replacement shortly

Fail 31 Oct 2011 54,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 54,522 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 47,618 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 42,375 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 37,359 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 32,068 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 26,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VG53 JPS is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VG53 JPS, 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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VG53 JPS is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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