2003 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · PX53 VMU
2003 Volvo XC90 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 16 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 165,349 miles. MOT expired on 20 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC90
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,349 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX53 VMU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2024
- 165,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX53 VMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volvo Xc90 (PX53 VMU) between December 2021 and December 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
PX53 VMU Mileage History
- 21/12/2021161,858 mi
- 21/12/2022162,987 mi+1,129 mi
- 21/12/2023165,073 mi+2,086 mi
- 18/12/2024165,349 mi+276 mi
Average of roughly 1,167 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo XC90 (Gen 1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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
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