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FC03 HAE

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 HAE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2020

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 156,787 miles

CV BOOT PERISHED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH INNER SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear TOW ELECTRIC COVER MISSING

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 156,764 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

CV BOOT PERISHED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH INNER SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear TOW ELECTRIC COVER MISSING

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 150,760 miles

middle seat not securing in upright position

Fail 10 Apr 2018 150,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

middle seat not securing in upright position

Pass 22 May 2017 141,734 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight grease leak (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 139,872 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 139,872 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 134,938 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Srs service required but air bag and seat belt lights working as should.

Fail 7 Jul 2015 134,860 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 130,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Off side rear tyre perishing in tread.

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear seats folded.

Fail 2 Jul 2014 130,594 miles

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

3rd row of seats folded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod 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)

airbag service light on

o/s/f tyre perished

oil leak from intercooler

Fail 10 Jun 2014 130,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

air bag service light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

rear exhaust box outer skinn corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2013 127,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 123,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

air bad light on

exhaust back box rusty

Pass 24 May 2011 109,504 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 95,189 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 95,189 miles

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

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 29 May 2009 80,558 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 65,635 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 55,763 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 48,707 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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FC03 HAE is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FC03 HAE, 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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FC03 HAE is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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