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GL03 CUU

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,238 mi
Last recorded126,238 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 CUU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 126,238 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 123,956 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 118,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

emissions tested and met too low to record on DSM

Pass 5 Jun 2014 118,840 miles

emissions tested and met too low to record on DSM

Pass 6 Jul 2013 112,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jul 2013 112,146 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 99,517 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 99,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre approx 2mm

Fail 18 Apr 2012 99,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre approx 2mm

Pass 16 Apr 2011 94,544 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 88,043 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2009 82,315 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 82,315 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 72,728 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2008 72,545 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2006 41,934 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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GL03 CUU is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GL03 CUU, 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 GL03 CUU registered?

GL03 CUU is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 3 May 2003.

Is GL03 CUU safe to buy?

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