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3492 ET

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,299 mi
Last recorded166,299 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3492 ET
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 166,299 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 152,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 136,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 121,474 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 May 2023 121,474 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2022 108,202 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 90,188 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 90,188 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 81,010 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 67,497 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 67,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 56,564 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 44,114 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 29,689 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 14,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 177,087 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 177,087 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 168,957 miles

o/s/f tyre low to 3mm

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre low inner edge

temporary repair to exhaust back box to prevent blowing

Fail 16 Aug 2013 168,957 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre low inner edge

o/s/f tyre low to 3mm

Fail 25 Jun 2013 167,199 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 155,547 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 155,088 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 140,367 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 140,367 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 116,918 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre showing wear on outside edge

Fail 22 Mar 2010 116,899 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre showing wear on outside edge

park brake grabbing (both sides)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 114,860 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 101,804 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear wiper blade is split

Fail 15 Sep 2008 101,758 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 13 Sep 2007 77,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 56,292 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2006 52,995 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC90?

Based on 1,122,947 MOT tests across 82,375 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
8,281
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
82,375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,030
position lamp(s) not working 22,417
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,465
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,860
Registration plate lamp not working 14,842
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3492 ET is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 102,129 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,030 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3492 ET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC90 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo XC90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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3492 ET is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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