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BS03 VSS

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,719 mi
Last recorded174,719 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS03 VSS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 174,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Slight play in track rod

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 173,200 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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

air bag service light on

Fail 12 Jul 2016 173,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure inner lens (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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

air bag service light on

Pass 13 Jul 2015 169,128 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 165,362 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 165,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 155,191 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 155,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 136,094 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2011 116,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 97,669 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 79,160 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 61,123 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 48,990 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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BS03 VSS is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BS03 VSS, 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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BS03 VSS is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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