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FSF 984S

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,667 mi
Last recorded138,667 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSF 984S
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2019 138,667 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault 'service anti skid' (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side 60/130kg (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire coming out of undertray (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2018 128,948 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Difficult to lock in (5.2.4a)

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 128,947 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Difficult to lock in (5.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 113,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4mm (3.5.1g)

Front discs worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/4mm bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/5mm wearing centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/5mm wearing centre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 113,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1/3mm worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4mm (3.5.1g)

Front discs worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/4mm bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/5mm wearing centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/5mm wearing centre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 100,971 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 96,446 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 90,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres 3mm tread depth//

both front bottom arm bushes split and cracking//

both side reapeters going white//

excessive play in both steering rack arm joints reccommend replacement//

oil leak underneath//

rear subframe bolts missing on support plates//

Fail 8 Jan 2014 90,194 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres 3mm tread depth//

both front bottom arm bushes split and cracking//

both side reapeters going white//

excessive play in both steering rack arm joints reccommend replacement//

oil leak underneath//

rear subframe bolts missing on support plates//

Pass 23 Jan 2013 80,635 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 80,634 miles

Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 70,681 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both sides steering rack arms have slight play

Fail 30 Jan 2012 70,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both sides steering rack arms have slight play

Pass 23 Nov 2011 68,839 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 68,839 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 56,109 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 164,809 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 37,701 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 29,810 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 22,763 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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FSF 984S is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FSF 984S, 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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FSF 984S is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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