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GV03 UYT

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,340 mi
Last recorded160,340 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 UYT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 160,340 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 160,303 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear lower suspension arm bushes are in poor conditon

headlamp lenses are misted creating poor beam quality

offside rear fog lamp lenses damaged and showing a small amount of white light through

Pass 1 Jun 2016 157,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 146,030 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 137,724 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 137,724 miles

Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 134,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

child seats fitted in the nearside centre and offside centre but not affecting checking of centre row seat belts

parking brake efficiency only just over the required limit,may need further repair.

rear seats not in place, unable to fully test rear seat belts

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

some uplift evident in steering rack inner joints

Fail 4 Dec 2013 134,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

child seats fitted in the nearside centre and offside centre but not affecting checking of centre row seat belts

rear seats not in place, unable to fully test rear seat belts

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

some uplift evident in steering rack inner joints

Pass 7 Dec 2012 122,672 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 122,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 109,509 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 93,901 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 89,780 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear lower refelector missing

raer subframe corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2010 89,780 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s rear lower refelector missing

raer subframe corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2008 78,945 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 68,686 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 68,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 May 2006 53,897 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 53,897 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front 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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GV03 UYT 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 63.2%.

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 GV03 UYT, 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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GV03 UYT is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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