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AM03 ZYE

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

123,249 mi
Last recorded123,249 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 ZYE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 123,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 123,213 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 120,107 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 1 Mar 2024 120,107 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 Feb 2023 115,267 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 115,267 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 108,265 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 104,136 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Mar 2021 104,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Mar 2020 100,648 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 100,648 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 97,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 97,379 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 91,163 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones both sides (2.4.G.2)

parking brake efficiency only just passed

Pass 1 Apr 2017 86,456 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 86,456 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 82,598 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 78,876 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 72,731 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 72,584 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 67,603 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 63,142 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 63,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 58,671 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 53,411 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 46,912 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 40,989 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 34,183 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 29,753 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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AM03 ZYE is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AM03 ZYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM03 ZYE registered?

AM03 ZYE is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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