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DS03 WHC

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

205,559 mi
Last recorded205,559 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 WHC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 205,559 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 199,188 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 194,748 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 186,824 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 186,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 176,426 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 167,895 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 155,137 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 143,306 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 131,670 miles

diff oil leak

slight exhaust leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 122,407 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 122,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 111,531 miles

Differential oil leak

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 foglight inoperative

Oil leak

Wiper blades split

Pass 10 Sep 2010 99,902 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 99,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 78,370 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 77,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 58,154 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 58,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 44,466 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 35,628 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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DS03 WHC is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DS03 WHC, 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 DS03 WHC registered?

DS03 WHC is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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