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FX03 VAJ

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

246,341 mi
Last recorded246,341 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 VAJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 246,341 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 231,507 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 219,853 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 207,742 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 198,851 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 180,921 miles

o/s/f inner track rod end slight play

Pass 4 May 2010 156,130 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 156,129 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 133,599 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 106,611 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 106,876 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 77,625 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 77,625 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 42,234 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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FX03 VAJ is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FX03 VAJ, 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 FX03 VAJ registered?

FX03 VAJ is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is FX03 VAJ safe to buy?

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