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GP03 NYX

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

154,216 mi
Last recorded154,216 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 NYX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 154,216 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads worn down to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play osf track rod Bal joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 154,213 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect osf (4.1.2 (c))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced nsf extremely dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working nsr (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf lower ball joint boot split, bolt in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads worn down to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play osf track rod Bal joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nsr light cluster contains water

Pass 24 Jan 2024 149,985 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 149,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 143,510 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 28 Jan 2023 143,291 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box has a leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Jan 2022 135,935 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated with brake fluid. Cleaned and rechecked.

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 135,817 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 127,062 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 126,950 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 121,642 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 117,689 miles

Front discs inner faces corroded

Hand brake efficiency just passed

Head lamps faded

O/s/f lower suspension arm bush worn

Rear pads low

Pass 7 Feb 2018 113,805 miles

Front discs inner faces corroded

Front tyres low

O/s/f lower suspension arm front bush worn

O/s/r trailing arm bush worn

O/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Rear brake flexys perished

Pass 9 Feb 2017 109,185 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Headlamps faded

O/s/r suspension arm bent

Pass 5 Feb 2016 97,262 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 85,577 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 85,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 72,814 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

mud caked all over undercarriage

os tail light lens cracked

osr trailing arm bush splitting

Fail 16 Jan 2014 72,814 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

mud caked all over undercarriage

os tail light lens cracked

osr trailing arm bush splitting

Pass 10 Jan 2013 64,389 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 63,485 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 63,206 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 53,688 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 53,682 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 47,231 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 37,990 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 37,055 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 37,055 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 31,428 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 24,511 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 24,511 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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GP03 NYX is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 2003 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 102,129 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GP03 NYX, 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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GP03 NYX is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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