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CC03 COS

2003 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

194,745 mi
Last recorded194,745 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCC03 COS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 194,745 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 May 2019 194,740 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 193,605 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 188,684 miles

Body has slight corrosion mechanical component (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

parking brake performance within limit

Fail 25 May 2017 188,684 miles

Body has slight corrosion mechanical component (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

parking brake performance within limit

Pass 31 May 2016 181,563 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 181,561 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 27 May 2015 173,923 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 May 2014 162,455 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 156,225 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

engine timing belt replacement

Fail 3 Jun 2013 156,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

engine timing belt replacement

Pass 1 May 2012 135,710 miles

engine timing belt replacement

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

Fail 1 May 2012 135,710 miles

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

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

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

engine timing belt replacement

Fail 25 Feb 2011 105,150 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear axle oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2011 105,150 miles

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

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

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

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

rear axle oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2010 79,525 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 79,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 59,001 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 30 Dec 2008 58,950 miles

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2007 45,761 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 34,304 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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CC03 COS is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CC03 COS, 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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CC03 COS is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 5 July 2003.

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