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GF03 VKK

2003 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,033 mi
Last recorded107,033 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 VKK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 107,033 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 106,689 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 106,689 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 97,996 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Card holder on windscreen ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush in trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush in trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 97,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 86,003 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate light is dim

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 86,003 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate light is dim

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 73,679 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured On Limit (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured On Limit (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 73,655 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured On Limit (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured On Limit (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 63,428 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' windscreen scratched (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 63,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' windscreen scratched (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 59,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 59,355 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 52,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 52,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 45,651 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 45,450 miles

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

exhaust emission smoke opacity high but within limits

front brake disc inner faces in poor condition

front brake pads close to excessively worn

front suspension lower wishbone inner bushes starting to deteroiorate

park brake application noisy

poor reserve travel to park brake lever

Pass 29 Sep 2011 39,524 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 35,794 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 33,035 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,599 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 26,296 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 21,023 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 16,733 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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GF03 VKK is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VKK, 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 VKK is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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