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VU53 BVG

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

196,210 mi
Last recorded196,210 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 BVG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 196,210 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 194,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 194,329 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 190,544 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 187,911 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 187,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak HAS LEAKED OUT (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 184,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN MIDDLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN MIDDLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 184,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN MIDDLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN MIDDLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 179,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 179,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 172,768 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 154,849 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 146,135 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 131,614 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 131,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 122,721 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 115,081 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 110,655 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2012 102,437 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Aug 2012 98,775 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 98,775 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 83,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 83,014 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 78,035 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 66,556 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 66,550 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 56,497 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2007 46,003 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 35,745 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 35,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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VU53 BVG is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 VU53 BVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU53 BVG registered?

VU53 BVG is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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