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WJ53 TXX

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

176,403 mi
Last recorded176,403 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 TXX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 176,403 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 174,121 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2021 171,275 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 167,610 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both plastic lens deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 167,602 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both plastic lens deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 164,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirement

Pass 26 Jul 2017 159,651 miles

Both front brake discs corroded.

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jul 2017 159,651 miles

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

Both front brake discs corroded.

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bonnet safety catch extension broken

Pass 15 Jul 2016 152,771 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 145,813 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

both front control arm bushes split giving slight movement.

both headlamps slightly foggy.

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate.

wipers starting to smear.

Fail 29 Jul 2015 145,811 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front control arm bushes split giving slight movement.

both headlamps slightly foggy.

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate.

wipers starting to smear.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 140,901 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 133,708 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 123,170 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 123,170 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 110,206 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 99,481 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 84,008 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 5 Oct 2009 84,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2008 61,905 miles

all four tyres low tread.

Fail 22 Sep 2008 61,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyres low tread.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 43,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2006 31,477 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 TXX is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 TXX, 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 TXX is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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