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2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

150,206 mi
Last recorded150,206 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 NUM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 150,206 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 150,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2018 142,003 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 141,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 133,599 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 133,302 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both n/s and o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 125,367 miles

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

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

both head lamp covers going dull

rear silencer outer skin coming adrift

Fail 12 Dec 2016 125,349 miles

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

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

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

both head lamp covers going dull

rear silencer outer skin coming adrift

Pass 2 Dec 2015 115,289 miles

Nearside Rear anti-roll bar link pin slight play in ball joint

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

child seats fitted

handbrake only just met minimum limits - will need attention soon

Fail 2 Dec 2015 115,289 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported both exhaust mounting brackets corroded and broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear anti-roll bar link pin slight play in ball joint

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

child seats fitted

handbrake only just met minimum limits - will need attention soon

Pass 19 Nov 2014 106,430 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 106,429 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 99,216 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 99,048 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 91,002 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 91,002 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seats nearside rear and offside rear rear.

front discs worn and lipped.

rear diff oil leak.

Pass 1 Oct 2011 83,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 83,892 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 74,607 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 74,023 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 58,307 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 58,307 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 47,396 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 47,396 miles

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

REAR PADS GETTING LOW.

Pass 24 Sep 2007 38,133 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006

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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WV53 NUM 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 53.8%.

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 WV53 NUM, 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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WV53 NUM is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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