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GM03 GWD

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,552 mi
Last recorded110,552 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 GWD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 110,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 110,551 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 108,613 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 108,613 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 105,593 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 105,593 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 102,454 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 102,454 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 97,108 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 97,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 85,963 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 85,960 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 73,537 miles

4 seats in use when presented for test

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 65,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2011 65,820 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2010 56,774 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 55,314 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 55,314 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 55,292 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 43,857 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 43,857 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 23,639 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 19,899 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 15,817 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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GM03 GWD is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GM03 GWD, 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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GM03 GWD is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 23 March 2003.

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