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AC03 GVJ

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

155,788 mi
Last recorded155,788 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 GVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 155,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 155,348 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 148,466 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Evidence of oil leak from engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 144,654 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 144,646 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 135,755 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 135,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 123,106 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 123,088 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 115,321 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 113,038 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 113,038 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 110,986 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 107,643 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 105,654 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 103,518 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 100,887 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 100,887 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 96,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 93,890 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 93,890 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 89,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 78,154 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 61,079 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 61,079 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2006 61,032 miles

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

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

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

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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AC03 GVJ is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AC03 GVJ, 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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What year was AC03 GVJ registered?

AC03 GVJ is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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