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BN03 HHB

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

208,048 mi
Last recorded208,048 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 HHB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 208,048 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 208,048 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 202,047 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 202,047 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside & nearside (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 192,982 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 185,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 May 2012 163,244 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 163,244 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 148,486 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 148,486 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2010 141,897 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 141,897 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 129,450 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 129,450 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 110,327 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 90,647 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 90,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 68,503 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 68,503 miles

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

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

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 HHB is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BN03 HHB, 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 HHB is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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