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BL03 XBB

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,301 mi
Last recorded167,301 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 XBB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 167,301 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 154,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 143,705 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 132,971 miles

Both headlamp dip beam aims on lower limits

Both headlamp dip beam images some deterioration

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer box heavy corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2014 132,971 miles

Both headlamp dip beam aims on lower limits

Both headlamp dip beam images some deterioration

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer box heavy corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2013 122,223 miles

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

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

slight play to O/S/F steering rack inner ball joint.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 109,349 miles

both front discs lipped

both front loer arm rear bushes starting to lift

engine coverfitted

outer cover sills fitted

rear exhaust box rusty

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2012 109,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front discs lipped

both front loer arm rear bushes starting to lift

engine coverfitted

outer cover sills fitted

rear exhaust box rusty

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2011 97,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Fail 30 Jun 2011 97,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 26 Jun 2010 89,929 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)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 79,445 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 67,356 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 67,310 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 55,047 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 41,142 miles

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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BL03 XBB is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL03 XBB, 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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BL03 XBB is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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