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GX03 FVB

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,776 mi
Last recorded98,776 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 FVB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 98,776 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 98,776 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 94,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

front tyre worn on outer areas of tread

Pass 18 Nov 2015 139,584 miles

Child seats fitted

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 125,445 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake only just meeting required level

Fail 29 Nov 2013 125,368 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 117,536 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 110,609 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 102,291 miles

nearside front disc worn

offside front disc worn

Fail 22 Mar 2011 102,279 miles

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

nearside front disc worn

offside front disc worn

Pass 23 Mar 2010 93,947 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 84,364 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 71,018 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 71,018 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 59,913 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 46,414 miles

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)

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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GX03 FVB is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX03 FVB, 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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What year was GX03 FVB registered?

GX03 FVB is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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