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WR53 GDU

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Lpg 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,976 mi
Last recorded157,976 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 GDU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 157,976 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 157,973 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 140,970 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arms both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 127,870 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front marker light not working

Fail 21 Apr 2016 127,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front marker light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 112,584 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 98,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front lower arms bushes starting to split

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2013 87,379 miles

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

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

play in steering rack (offside)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 87,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

play in steering rack (offside)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 75,458 miles

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

slight play in offside front suspension/steering

Pass 16 Mar 2011 65,264 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 51,184 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 48,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 35,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 35,553 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 26,551 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 23,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 23,402 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 GDU is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,922cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WR53 GDU, 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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WR53 GDU is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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