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WJ53 TXN

2003 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

190,989 mi
Last recorded190,989 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 TXN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 190,989 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes perished/worn

both rear suspension bushes perished/worn

front subframe corroded

front suspension arms corroded

o/s/r brake back plate badly corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate poor

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2021 190,989 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))

both front lower suspension arm bushes perished/worn

both rear suspension bushes perished/worn

front subframe corroded

front suspension arms corroded

o/s/r brake back plate badly corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate poor

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2019 176,702 miles

play n/s/r drop link

rear subframe badly corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2019 176,701 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

play n/s/r drop link

rear subframe badly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2018 159,474 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 155,995 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2017 155,995 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 148,053 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 139,902 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion of rear suspension components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 132,417 miles

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

corrosion of rear suspension components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 132,394 miles

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

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

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

corrosion of rear suspension components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 122,848 miles

o/s/ & n/s/rear upper chassis corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 May 2012 110,162 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 98,150 miles

advise rear end of vehicle surface corrsion

Fail 3 May 2011 98,113 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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

front disks worn

rear subframe rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2010 82,352 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 70,896 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 70,463 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Apr 2008 60,880 miles

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

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

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

noise from steering rack advise

Pass 2 Aug 2007 52,321 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 52,321 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 38,852 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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WJ53 TXN is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WJ53 TXN, 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 TXN is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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