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WJ53 SSO

2003 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

150,199 mi
Last recorded150,199 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 SSO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 150,199 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 150,199 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 140,804 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2016 126,284 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 119,188 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 114,542 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 114,542 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 109,242 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsf bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2013 109,242 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nsf bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Fail 19 Jul 2012 106,060 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 106,060 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 98,318 miles

front and rear brake discs corrored

Fail 19 May 2011 98,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake discs corrored

Fail 29 Nov 2010 90,239 miles

Front brake discs are worn and corroded on the inner face

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

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

Nearside front tyre has cut in the sidewall but not deep enough to expose plies or cords

Offside front tyre is worn on the inner and outer edge

Offside rear tyre is feathered on the outer edge

Oil leak

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

Rear brake discs are worn

Rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2010 90,239 miles

Front brake discs are worn and corroded on the inner face

Nearside front tyre has cut in the sidewall but not deep enough to expose plies or cords

Offside front tyre is worn on the inner and outer edge

Offside rear tyre is feathered on the outer edge

Oil leak

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

Rear brake discs are worn

Rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2009 78,948 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s wiper smearing

Fail 17 Sep 2009 78,948 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s wiper smearing

Pass 15 Sep 2008 60,590 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 60,590 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 49,224 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 34,037 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2006 34,030 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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WJ53 SSO is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WJ53 SSO, 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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WJ53 SSO is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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