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CV03 GHF

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,542 mi
Last recorded157,542 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 GHF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 157,542 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 143,157 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 125,936 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 115,443 miles

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

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

headlamps slightly blue

Pass 10 Oct 2012 99,977 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 99,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 93,771 miles

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

both front coil springs corroded

both front wishbone bushes perished

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded and rear mount bracket corroded loose

nail in offside front tyre

nearside headlamp has a slight blue tint

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough/noisey

slight blow on rear exhaust box

vehicle rusty and corroded around front and rear suspension

Fail 15 Nov 2011 93,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front coil springs corroded

both front wishbone bushes perished

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded and rear mount bracket corroded loose

nail in offside front tyre

nearside headlamp has a slight blue tint

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough/noisey

slight blow on rear exhaust box

vehicle rusty and corroded around front and rear suspension

Pass 30 Nov 2010 84,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Nov 2010 84,003 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2009 76,267 miles

both rear tyre treads getting low

exhaust system corroded and outer skin slightly loose

Pass 25 Nov 2008 67,373 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 59,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine under shild fitted not allowing full inspection of steering componants has movement in rack further inspection should be carried out

Fail 25 Oct 2007 58,988 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine under shild fitted not allowing full inspection of steering componants has movement in rack further inspection should be carried out

Pass 11 Oct 2006 49,814 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 47,206 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 47,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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CV03 GHF is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CV03 GHF, 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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CV03 GHF is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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