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CW03 FCF

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

95,727 mi
Last recorded95,727 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 FCF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 95,727 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 94,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 94,326 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Pass 8 Oct 2018 89,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 89,601 miles

Indicator switch inoperative internal tell tails innop (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 84,748 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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275 40 20 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 84,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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 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 275 40 20 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 82,454 miles

Nearside Rear number plate lamp lense missing

all coil springs poor condition (corroded

all suspension bushes poor condition

all tyres uneven wear, runout

both rear shockers poor condition, soft (just acceptable

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

headlamps poor condition

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2015 77,446 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 77,437 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 71,434 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 71,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 64,973 miles

all suspension bushes poor condition

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust poor condition

front wiper blades poor condition

front wishbone bushes poor condition

n/s/r tyre uneven wear,slight runout

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear indicator bulbs poor condition (amber faded)

slight suspension knocks

Fail 20 Sep 2013 64,965 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

all suspension bushes poor condition

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust poor condition

front wiper blades poor condition

front wishbone bushes poor condition

n/s/r tyre uneven wear,slight runout

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear indicator bulbs poor condition (amber faded)

slight suspension knocks

Pass 7 Sep 2012 59,105 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion ro suspension components

corrosion to exhaust

slight play in steering rack

slight suspension knocks

Pass 8 Sep 2011 53,439 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

rear brake discs poor condition

slight play o/s/r drop link

Fail 8 Sep 2011 53,439 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

rear brake discs poor condition

slight play o/s/r drop link

Pass 9 Sep 2010 46,895 miles

front brake discs lipped and pitted on inside surface

Fail 8 Sep 2010 46,895 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped and pitted on inside surface

Pass 10 Sep 2009 38,881 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 33,203 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 33,203 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 25,314 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2008 25,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 17,901 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 17,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 10,142 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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CW03 FCF is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 CW03 FCF, 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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CW03 FCF is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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