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GS03 SAD

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,312 mi
Last recorded145,312 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS03 SAD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 145,312 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Sep 2020 145,312 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 120,895 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 120,829 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 110,896 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 101,455 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 101,452 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 92,489 miles

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

wear in rear brake discs

Pass 17 Sep 2015 85,093 miles

Centre Rear seat belt mechanism stiff but functional

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 17 Sep 2015 85,093 miles

Centre Rear seat belt mechanism stiff but functional

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

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

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 23 Sep 2014 79,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

zero smoke

Fail 22 Sep 2014 79,468 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

zero smoke

Pass 19 Oct 2012 69,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 64,416 miles

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

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

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

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

engine pan fitted all seats not fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2010 59,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack all seats not fitted engine pan fitted front and rear brake discs worn o/s/f wiper starting to split

Pass 6 Oct 2009 55,096 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes worn

tested in the wet

Fail 6 Oct 2009 55,096 miles

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

both front suspension arm rear bushes worn

tested in the wet

Pass 16 Oct 2008 50,167 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 50,167 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

child seats fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2007 44,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2006 38,437 miles

front lower arm rear bush breaking away.

hand brake poor operation.

Fail 20 Oct 2006 38,437 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front lower arm rear bush breaking away.

hand brake poor operation.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 34,012 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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GS03 SAD is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GS03 SAD, 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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GS03 SAD is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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