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WR53 GDO

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,559 mi
Last recorded104,559 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 GDO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 104,559 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 102,532 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 100,371 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2023 98,391 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2022 96,504 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link dust cover cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2021 94,688 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

engine top radius mount defective

Pass 15 Jun 2020 91,284 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front anti roll bar dust cover cracking

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 14 Jun 2019 88,758 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 88,758 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 80,678 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 75,986 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 72,103 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 66,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 55,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2013 54,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2012 47,319 miles

coolant low

front pads low

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2011 42,770 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2011 42,770 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 38,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 30,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Knocking in steering system

Fail 2 Jan 2009 30,175 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Knocking in steering system

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 23,659 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 23,659 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW AND SQEELING.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 17,397 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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WR53 GDO is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WR53 GDO, 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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What year was WR53 GDO registered?

WR53 GDO is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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