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GY03 FVC

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,214 mi
Last recorded113,214 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 FVC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 113,214 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front bumper trim insecure

Fail 27 Feb 2023 113,214 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper trim insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2022 110,254 miles

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 110,254 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 108,038 miles

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 105,097 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 99,765 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 99,765 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 94,450 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 94,450 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 87,593 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 87,593 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 79,998 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Mar 2016 79,995 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Mar 2015 74,060 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 69,578 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 69,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 62,351 miles

off side rear brake light lense damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2013 62,349 miles

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

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

off side rear brake light lense damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2012 55,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 55,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 47,043 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 47,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 43,276 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 36,018 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 30,295 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 23,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 23,085 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 16,847 miles

slight outer wall damage to offside front tyre.

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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GY03 FVC is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GY03 FVC, 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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GY03 FVC is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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