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FV03 KFG

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

135,635 mi
Last recorded135,635 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 KFG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 135,635 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 135,635 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 128,550 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

turbo intercooler leaking

Fail 10 Jul 2015 128,550 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

turbo intercooler leaking

Pass 14 Jul 2014 121,070 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2014 121,070 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 114,571 miles

deep stone cut in n/s/rear tyre tread

low battery warning on

o/s/ & n/s/inner steering rack joints worn

Fail 9 Jul 2013 114,571 miles

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

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

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

deep stone cut in n/s/rear tyre tread

low battery warning on

o/s/ & n/s/inner steering rack joints worn

Pass 12 Jul 2012 108,338 miles

engine oil level low

one of nearside rear reflector missing

parking brake perforemance low

slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Jul 2012 108,338 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

engine oil level low

one of nearside rear reflector missing

parking brake perforemance low

Pass 11 Jul 2011 101,866 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 101,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 94,903 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 88,920 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2009 88,920 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 82,837 miles

o/s/f steering rack drumstick slightly worn not to x/s at time of test.

rear brake pads 3/4 worn.

Fail 15 May 2008 82,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/f steering rack drumstick slightly worn not to x/s at time of test.

rear brake pads 3/4 worn.

Fail 26 Apr 2007 69,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

o/s hand brake performance low

Pass 26 Apr 2007 69,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake discs worn

o/s hand brake performance low

Fail 8 May 2006 50,725 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2006 50,725 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 KFG is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 FV03 KFG, 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 KFG is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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