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FM03 LHK

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

158,098 mi
Last recorded158,098 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 LHK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 158,098 miles

All coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated And slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2021 145,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 141,137 miles

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

parking brake just met requirements

Fail 15 Jul 2020 141,066 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 135,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 30 Jul 2019 135,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 13 Apr 2018 129,749 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 121,976 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 121,976 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 115,499 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 115,490 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 109,107 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 109,107 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 25 Mar 2014 100,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod 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)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 93,219 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 86,261 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 78,993 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 73,329 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rearmost seats not fitted at test

Fail 16 Apr 2010 73,319 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

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

rearmost seats not fitted at test

Pass 16 Apr 2009 67,367 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 59,329 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 50,928 miles

Foot operated parking brake operation poor

Pass 16 Jun 2006 37,197 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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FM03 LHK 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 73.9%.

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 FM03 LHK, 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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FM03 LHK is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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