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VU53 DGO

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,934 mi
Last recorded86,934 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 DGO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 86,934 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 86,812 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 80,957 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 80,957 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 74,546 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 68,038 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 59,591 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 52,996 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 52,819 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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VU53 DGO is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DGO, 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 DGO registered?

VU53 DGO is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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