2003 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · LD53 VBE
2003 Volvo XC90 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 25/10/2003. Recorded mileage 162,156 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC90
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,156 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2401cc
LD53 VBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 162,156 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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LD53 VBE Mileage History
- 18/08/2023148,141 mi
- 15/08/2024154,845 mi+6,704 mi
- 20/08/2024154,863 mi+18 mi
- 25/09/2025162,126 mi+7,263 mi
- 26/09/2025162,156 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 6,649 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LD53 VBE 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 (LD53 VBE) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))”.
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