2003 Volvo XC90 2.9L Petrol · ST53 FUV
2003 Volvo XC90 (2.9L, petrol). First registered 28/11/2003. Recorded mileage 87,307 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC90
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,307 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2922cc
ST53 FUV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 87,307 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 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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ST53 FUV Mileage History
- 23/08/202282,075 mi
- 22/08/202384,180 mi+2,105 mi
- 25/08/202384,181 mi+1 mi
- 10/09/202486,974 mi+2,793 mi
- 03/10/202587,307 mi+333 mi
Average of roughly 1,681 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ST53 FUV 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 (ST53 FUV) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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