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AJ03 YTG

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

162,344 mi
Last recorded162,344 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 YTG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 162,344 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 158,864 miles

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

back box deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2014 151,611 miles

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

front brake pads worn low

nearside rear antiroll bar link rod slight movement

rear exhaust starting to rust

rear parking brake performance slightly low

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

rear suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear suspension coil spprings, rear antiroll bar and rear subframe starting to rust

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Apr 2013 145,876 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 139,666 miles

nearside front lower suspension wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

offside front lower suspension wishbone inner front/ rear bushes starting to split/ wear

offside rear antiroll bar link rod slight movement

parking brake performance slightly low

rear exhaust starting to rust

rear suspension mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 12 Apr 2012 139,632 miles

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

chip to screen

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2011 133,892 miles

antiskid service warning lamp stays on

front brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust/ wear

front lower suspension wishbones inner bushes starting to split/ wear

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

parking brake performance slightly low

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

rear brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust starting to rust

rear wiper blade rubber starting to split

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 10 Apr 2010 125,215 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 125,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 May 2009 111,624 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2009 111,624 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 1 May 2009 111,609 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 97,855 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 97,712 miles

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

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

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

rear belts not checked child seats fitted

Pass 4 May 2007 87,050 miles

handbrake just passed test 16 percent

Fail 3 May 2007 87,050 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight play in o/s/f wheel

unable to check inner brake pads

Fail 2 May 2007 87,024 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 3-4mm ans punctured

o/s/f tyre 3-4mm

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

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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AJ03 YTG is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 AJ03 YTG, 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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AJ03 YTG is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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