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WV53 SKJ

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

173,417 mi
Last recorded173,417 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 SKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 173,417 miles

Front o/s & n/s bottom ball joints, protective boots slightly perished

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

o/s & n/s headlights slightly cloudy, small reduction in beam images

Fail 22 May 2024 173,359 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front o/s & n/s bottom ball joints, protective boots slightly perished

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

o/s & n/s headlights slightly cloudy, small reduction in beam images

Pass 21 Dec 2022 159,375 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust deteriorating slightly- esp on front joint

Pass 1 Dec 2020 157,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 155,725 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 149,090 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 144,384 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 136,254 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 136,111 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 124,886 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 115,803 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 103,050 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 94,716 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 87,834 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 87,834 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 79,361 miles

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

slight damage to offside rear light lense

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Jun 2009 71,946 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 71,946 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 64,063 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 52,157 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 36,178 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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WV53 SKJ is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WV53 SKJ, 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 WV53 SKJ registered?

WV53 SKJ is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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