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GF03 UDD

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,071 mi
Last recorded157,071 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 UDD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 157,071 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 148,259 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 125,398 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 127,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 121,234 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 121,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 121,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside front marker light not working

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Rear windows tinted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 110,925 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 110,922 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 103,587 miles

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

slight play in offside steering rack tie rod joint

Pass 23 Jun 2010 98,874 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 92,199 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 92,063 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 82,181 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 67,806 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 67,775 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 53,674 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 53,674 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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GF03 UDD is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF03 UDD, 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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GF03 UDD is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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