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AV03 PBY

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

107,091 mi
Last recorded107,091 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 PBY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 107,091 miles

Exhaust back-box corroded

Rear registration delaminated unlikely to be misread

Pass 3 Apr 2019 102,486 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 102,483 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (condition of the lens) (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 99,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner and outer slightly worn

Offside Front Tyre inner slightly worn

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2018 99,301 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre inner and outer slightly worn

Offside Front Tyre inner slightly worn

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 96,973 miles

headlamps faded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 93,126 miles

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

headlamps could be improved by polishing.exhaust corroded @rear but not blowing.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 87,796 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 87,796 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 85,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 85,465 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 82,791 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 82,791 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 80,718 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 77,376 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the outer edge tracking will be needed to correct

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 74,044 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 71,795 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 71,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 57,175 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 57,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 42,605 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 42,605 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 42,059 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AV03 PBY is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AV03 PBY, 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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AV03 PBY is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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