2003 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · DU53 CEJ
2003 Volvo XC90 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 14 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 161,803 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC90
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,803 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU53 CEJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2024
- 161,803 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU53 CEJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volvo Xc90 (DU53 CEJ) between December 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DU53 CEJ Mileage History
- 13/12/2021137,091 mi
- 07/12/2022146,709 mi+9,618 mi
- 07/12/2022146,714 mi+5 mi
- 30/01/2024161,803 mi+15,089 mi
- 31/01/2024161,803 mi
Average of roughly 11,585 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo XC90 (Gen 1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- AWD / DEM module failureModerate
Haldex pump or DEM faults can quietly disable the rear axle, leaving the XC90 driving like a front-wheel-drive car until traction is really needed.
- Automatic gearbox wearSerious
Heavy towing and long service intervals can leave the automatic box flaring, thumping or slipping under load.
- Front suspension arm and top mount wearModerate
The heavy nose wears front bushes, top mounts and drop links, giving the familiar XC90 knock over poor UK roads.
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