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AG03 XBP

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

156,165 mi
Last recorded156,165 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 XBP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 156,165 miles

front brake hoses perished

movement in steering rack

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 144,865 miles

Rear exhaust section corroding

general under side oil leaks

Pass 12 Sep 2015 134,296 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear diff damp

exhaust slightly corroded

head light lenses poor condition

oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2015 134,290 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear diff damp

exhaust slightly corroded

head light lenses poor condition

oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2015 134,248 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint 0/s (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

oil leak.o/s/n/s/tyre inner slightly low.exhaust slightly corroded.dif dslightly damp

Pass 1 Aug 2014 122,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Jul 2014 122,044 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Aug 2013 111,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2013 111,741 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake disc's in poor condition

both headlights plastic lenses deteriated

Pass 13 Sep 2011 101,498 miles

oil leak

srs light on

underside of vehicle covered in oil

Pass 11 Feb 2010 84,224 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 84,224 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 73,400 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 73,400 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 65,513 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 65,513 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 51,337 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 30,928 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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AG03 XBP is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AG03 XBP, 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 AG03 XBP registered?

AG03 XBP is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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