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WG53 KVL

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,785 mi
Last recorded132,785 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 KVL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 132,785 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 132,773 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 121,240 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 111,173 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 101,208 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 94,123 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 85,559 miles

nearside inner rack end has slight play

Pass 3 Nov 2011 74,293 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 70,414 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to o/s and n/s rear

play in steering rack

Fail 28 Oct 2010 70,411 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

child seat fitted to o/s and n/s rear

play in steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2009 60,780 miles

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

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

handbrake travel

Fail 3 Nov 2009 60,780 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake travel

Pass 17 Nov 2008 50,169 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 40,570 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 33,164 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 32,877 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.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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WG53 KVL is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG53 KVL, 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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WG53 KVL is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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