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DF03 BBZ

2003 Volvo XC90

Gold Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,146 mi
Last recorded218,146 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 BBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 218,146 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 213,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 213,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 204,468 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 182,652 miles

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING NEAR TO LEGAL LIMIT

Offside DOOR MIRROR CASING HAS SHARP EDGES

Fail 29 Feb 2016 182,652 miles

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

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

Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING NEAR TO LEGAL LIMIT

Offside DOOR MIRROR CASING HAS SHARP EDGES

Pass 17 Feb 2015 159,560 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 158,997 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 139,848 miles

O/S/F inner driveshaft boot leaking grease.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 119,952 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2013 119,952 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 97,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 93,754 miles

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

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 Front Suspension 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 5 Jul 2010 85,098 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 69,352 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 54,624 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 44,041 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 44,041 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 40,205 miles

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

front discs worn

play in the steering

Pass 29 Jun 2006 29,670 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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DF03 BBZ is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF03 BBZ, 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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What year was DF03 BBZ registered?

DF03 BBZ is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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