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GY03 WBT

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,095 mi
Last recorded159,095 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 WBT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 159,095 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 159,095 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 141,569 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 141,527 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 103,112 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 103,112 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 117,894 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic 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)

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

engine/turbo? noise noted on smoke opacity test

n/s/headlamp washer jet insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2012 107,573 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 107,510 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2011 98,233 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 86,821 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 82,252 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 82,091 miles

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

Play in both rear anti roll bar links, n/s poor, advise attention.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 70,942 miles

Front pads low and discs worn.

Play in n/s/r anti roll bar link.

Fail 26 Jun 2008 70,940 miles

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

Front pads low and discs worn.

Play in n/s/r anti roll bar link.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 61,520 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 48,669 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 48,669 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GY03 WBT is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WBT, 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 WBT is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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