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FD03 NXV

2003 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

197,576 mi
Last recorded197,576 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 NXV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 197,576 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cover in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides cloudy slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror glass cracked / outer casing broken slightly

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot split slightly grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil top (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyre both sides wearing on inner edges

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under neath / suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 197,576 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cover in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides cloudy slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror glass cracked / outer casing broken slightly

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot split slightly grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil top (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyre both sides wearing on inner edges

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under neath / suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 193,750 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

air bag service light on

parking brake just met requirments adjustment or repair needed

Fail 1 Mar 2022 193,750 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

air bag service light on

parking brake just met requirments adjustment or repair needed

Pass 10 Mar 2021 187,110 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear sub-frame has slight surface corrosion to various under-side components not affecting it's strength or driveability.

Pass 6 Feb 2020 179,986 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 167,274 miles

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))

head lights dull

Pass 15 Feb 2018 155,273 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 146,249 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 138,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIREMENTS

Fail 23 Feb 2015 133,265 miles

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

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 23 Feb 2015 133,265 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 14 Mar 2014 127,710 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 114,105 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 102,093 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 91,214 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 79,981 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 73,346 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 56,588 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 15 May 2007 39,045 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 26,646 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 26,136 miles

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

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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FD03 NXV is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FD03 NXV, 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 FD03 NXV registered?

FD03 NXV is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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The MOT history for FD03 NXV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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