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WG53 SNK

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

202,417 mi
Last recorded202,417 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 SNK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 202,417 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 178,869 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 158,068 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 158,067 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 142,809 miles

Back box rusty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge will need replacing soon (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Will need replacing soon (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 125,842 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Tow bar not fitted at time of test.

Fail 1 Jul 2015 125,838 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Tow bar not fitted at time of test.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 102,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Jul 2014 102,663 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Aug 2013 84,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 84,161 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 62,808 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 38,272 miles

One rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 16 Aug 2011 38,263 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

One rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 24 Jan 2011 35,951 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 31,906 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 27,301 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 22,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 16,900 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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WG53 SNK is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SNK, 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 SNK is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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