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DG03 FYH

2003 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

160,524 mi
Last recorded160,524 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 FYH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 160,524 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses, Ferrells slightly corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded not blowing

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 160,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Both front brake flexi hoses, Ferrells slightly corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded not blowing

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 155,703 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 155,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 148,904 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 148,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 145,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 136,289 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 131,345 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 126,807 miles

Air Bag Fault lamp lit.

Fail 12 Mar 2012 126,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Air Bag Fault lamp lit.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Mar 2011 120,998 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 120,998 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 105,139 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 93,161 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 83,270 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 83,270 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 69,481 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 54,564 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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DG03 FYH is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DG03 FYH, 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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DG03 FYH is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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