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BN03 EFW

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,305 mi
Last recorded147,305 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 EFW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 147,305 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arms and sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2022 138,928 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 130,866 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR - OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 130,866 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR - OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 125,151 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 125,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 119,926 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s/f,o/s/r,n/s/r coil spring corroding

Fail 24 May 2019 119,926 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s/f,o/s/r,n/s/r coil spring corroding

Pass 18 May 2018 114,929 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 111,040 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 111,040 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported support braket mounting missing (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 106,538 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 23 May 2015 99,796 miles

both rear tread have faint cracks. o/s/f coil spring coil corroding, front head lamps lens started to fade slightly

Fail 14 Jun 2014 94,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 94,190 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 87,706 miles

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

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

rear seats folded & covered up seats belts not checked

Pass 25 Jun 2012 81,630 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 81,628 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 75,513 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S STEERING ROSD BALL SOCKET,SLIGHT WEAR ON FRONT OUTER TYRES,EXHAUST SILENER SKIN CORRODED.O/S/R SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED CHILD SEAT FITTED

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 68,421 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 63,850 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 49,234 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 49,234 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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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BN03 EFW is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN03 EFW, 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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BN03 EFW is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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