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FC03 NXH

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

199,583 mi
Last recorded199,583 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 NXH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2022 199,583 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2021 187,960 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 178,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rear exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Fail 24 Nov 2020 178,458 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rear exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Pass 14 Oct 2019 169,789 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic headlamp lens, faded and blurring pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 169,789 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic headlamp lens, faded and blurring pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 167,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 167,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 159,860 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s/f misted (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s/f misted (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f tyre on 1;6 mm of tread legal limit 1;6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre on 3mm of tread legal limit 1;6 mm (4.1.E.1)

front disc inner faces rusted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 149,273 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose metal union very rusty (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced beam pattern becoming poor (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 149,271 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose metal union very rusty (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced beam pattern becoming poor (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 140,954 miles

front discs rusted and ridged

Fail 2 Apr 2015 140,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

front discs rusted and ridged

Pass 13 Jan 2014 131,017 miles

rear brake pads very low

Pass 10 Jan 2013 118,497 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 118,472 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 104,973 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 94,104 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 91,154 miles

turbo charge leek but clean emissions

Fail 14 Jul 2010 91,154 miles

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

possible charge air leak on engine - emmissions still clean

Pass 14 Jul 2009 82,602 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 73,838 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 64,789 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 64,789 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 54,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 54,828 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 NXH is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NXH, 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 NXH is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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