2003 Volvo XC90 2.9L Petrol · WJ53 SYA
2003 Volvo XC90 (2.9L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 127,734 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC90
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,734 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ53 SYA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2024
- 127,734 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ53 SYA 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 (WJ53 SYA) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 2024 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: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
WJ53 SYA Mileage History
- 26/07/2022113,284 mi
- 21/07/2023120,824 mi+7,540 mi
- 26/07/2024127,733 mi+6,909 mi
- 29/07/2024127,734 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,189 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: Below Average
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- 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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