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GR03 AHV

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,335 mi
Last recorded126,335 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 AHV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 126,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre feathered

Fail 23 Apr 2018 126,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated & excessive play (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/60-18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - worn & lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front damage to tyre sidewall

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre feathered

Pass 25 Apr 2017 121,235 miles

rear pads are very low

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 24 Apr 2017 121,235 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear pads are very low

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 Apr 2016 115,286 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 106,201 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 106,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 95,723 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 85,589 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 85,582 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 85,565 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Topped up engine oil prior to test

Pass 20 Mar 2012 74,570 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 68,479 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 58,962 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 48,220 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 37,919 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 37,919 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 28,103 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 20,258 miles

Nearside Front 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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GR03 AHV is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GR03 AHV, 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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GR03 AHV is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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