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WR53 UKV

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

202,499 mi
Last recorded202,499 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 UKV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 202,499 miles

All Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2 Hangers Broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 202,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2 Hangers Broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 191,975 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 191,975 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 190,025 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 190,025 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 188,135 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 188,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 183,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 180,154 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 177,539 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 174,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2014 167,350 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 162,511 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 152,443 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 152,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 137,078 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 137,078 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 118,367 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 118,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 107,075 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 92,120 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 92,120 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

slight play in near side and off side front steering rack

Pass 10 Dec 2007 74,789 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight play in power steering rack

Fail 7 Dec 2007 74,787 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in power steering rack

Pass 13 Nov 2006 57,654 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 UKV is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 UKV, 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 UKV is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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