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GL03 NXC

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

64,447 mi
Last recorded64,447 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 NXC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 64,447 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 64,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 55,969 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust mount is broken

n/s front suspension arm bush is split and very worn

Fail 24 Dec 2012 55,966 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust mount is broken

n/s front suspension arm bush is split and very worn

Pass 13 Jun 2011 48,767 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres worn n/s/r tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 16 Jun 2010 44,182 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 40,099 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 40,099 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 34,149 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 34,145 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 34,145 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn

Pass 26 Jun 2007 29,631 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 29,367 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 24,123 miles

HANDBRAKE IS VERY STIFF

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

Fail 27 Jun 2006 24,123 miles

HANDBRAKE IS VERY STIFF

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 NXC is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GL03 NXC, 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 NXC registered?

GL03 NXC is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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