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FP03 FTZ

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,319 mi
Last recorded185,319 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 FTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 185,319 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 172,537 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 155,638 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 143,311 miles

corrosion rear section

Fail 17 Nov 2017 143,288 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working osf side marker (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

corrosion rear section

Pass 3 Sep 2016 126,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 116,475 miles

nsf tyre worn on edges

slight blow from rear section

Pass 26 Nov 2013 107,427 miles

steering rack and pump are noisey

Pass 28 Nov 2012 98,095 miles

front and rear lower track control arm bushes are all worn and perished

Pass 2 Dec 2011 89,567 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 89,567 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 81,682 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 81,675 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 71,969 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 56,060 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 44,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2007 38,764 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 34,117 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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FP03 FTZ is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FP03 FTZ, 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 FP03 FTZ registered?

FP03 FTZ is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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