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FV03 BVU

2003 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

172,156 mi
Last recorded172,156 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 BVU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 172,156 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 164,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 161,324 miles

Central Rear exhaust clamp broken

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin deterioted

Pass 22 Jun 2023 153,887 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 143,525 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2018 137,464 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trail arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded and slight blow

Pass 29 Aug 2017 133,175 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Oil leak

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear both worn bald on edges and low

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under body corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2016 122,416 miles

offside and nearside rear brake hoses starting to perish

Fail 16 Aug 2016 122,416 miles

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

offside and nearside rear brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 21 Aug 2015 117,082 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 110,951 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 104,591 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 104,591 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 98,180 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 98,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 87,461 miles

front brake disc lipped

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link rubber split

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 25 Aug 2011 87,461 miles

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

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

front brake disc lipped

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link rubber split

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Aug 2010 76,613 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 76,586 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

n.s.f. tyre worn i outer edge

Pass 18 Aug 2009 69,127 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 59,913 miles

all tyres are below half worn

Pass 15 Aug 2007 49,330 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 34,513 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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FV03 BVU is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FV03 BVU, 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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FV03 BVU is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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