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DE03 VNZ

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

187,111 mi
Last recorded187,111 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 VNZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 187,111 miles

General corrosion

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

Slight play in front joints

Fail 3 Jul 2021 187,111 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

General corrosion

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

Slight play in front joints

Fail 23 Jun 2021 186,757 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure broken (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 175,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 173,350 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 173,295 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 170,428 miles

Front coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

LPG fuel tank starting to corrode

Offside Rear stop lamp slightly dim

Park brake stiff in operation. Function not impaired at time of inspection

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to underbody components and panels

rearmost seats not fitted at time of inspection

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Fail 31 Jan 2017 170,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement subframe end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both ns and os 40 / 50 (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

LPG fuel tank starting to corrode

Offside Rear stop lamp slightly dim

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to underbody components and panels

park brake readings: 150 / 180 @ 14%

rearmost seats not fitted at time of inspection

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 21 Jan 2016 166,766 miles

3rd row of rear seats not accessible at time of test

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both radius arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 166,574 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

3rd row of rear seats not accessible at time of test

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both radius arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 161,608 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet release cable faulty

engine check light on

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Mar 2013 157,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 157,740 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 144,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Mar 2012 144,167 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2011 130,702 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 130,702 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 115,754 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 115,754 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 102,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs/pads worn

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2009 102,450 miles

front brake discs/pads worn

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2008 85,327 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 67,916 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 67,916 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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DE03 VNZ is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 DE03 VNZ, 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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DE03 VNZ is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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