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KC52 GKA

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

186,977 mi
Last recorded186,977 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 GKA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 186,977 miles

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

NSR lamp damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspect possible brake servo leak (inside vehicle)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 186,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

NSR lamp damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspect possible brake servo leak (inside vehicle)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 169,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wiper blade worn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened tie bar (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wiper blade worn

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 151,009 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 151,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 133,953 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 29 Jan 2014 133,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 18 Jan 2013 117,585 miles

OSR fog light lens cracked

Fail 18 Jan 2013 117,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSF sidemarker bulb inop

OSR fog light lens cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2012 98,797 miles

OS and NS front brake discs corroded inner face and lipped

OS and NS front lower arm rear bushes badly split

OSR fog lamp lens cracked

OSR tie bar front bush split

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 98,797 miles

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

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

OS and NS front brake discs corroded inner face and lipped

OS and NS front lower arm rear bushes badly split

OSR fog lamp lens cracked

OSR tie bar front bush split

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 83,518 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 83,518 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 68,462 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 57,500 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE ON 2mm TREAD DEPTH OUTER EDGE.

Fail 12 Jan 2009 57,499 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

N/S FRONT TYRE ON 2mm TREAD DEPTH OUTER EDGE.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 50,240 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 42,615 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 32,682 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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KC52 GKA 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 KC52 GKA, 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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KC52 GKA is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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