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CP03 GHG

2003 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,420 mi
Last recorded199,420 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 GHG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 199,420 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 192,315 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 192,315 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2023 188,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 177,287 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 170,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

prop shaft uj slight play

Fail 12 Oct 2021 170,324 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

prop shaft uj slight play

Pass 3 Oct 2020 160,365 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2020 160,365 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 145,516 miles

General corrosion to rear subframe.

Rear offside subframe section mounting area corroded ( 1st layer corroded through )

Weak beam patterns from both front headlamps

Pass 17 Apr 2018 134,198 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 134,196 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 May 2017 126,959 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 116,112 miles

poor image on head lights

Fail 25 May 2016 116,112 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

poor image on head lights

Pass 19 May 2015 101,757 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 101,739 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 92,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre exhaust at flange bolts corroded away

Pass 30 May 2013 84,668 miles

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)

Fail 30 May 2013 84,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 May 2012 74,251 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 74,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 May 2011 64,813 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 64,799 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 58,672 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 51,864 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 45,060 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2008 45,056 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 36,145 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 27,634 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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CP03 GHG is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 CP03 GHG, 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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CP03 GHG is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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