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KE03 LMV

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Lpg 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

160,499 mi
Last recorded160,499 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 LMV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 160,499 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s steering rack tie rod slight play fog lamp slightly damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2025 160,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front wheel is noisy when it spins

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 156,330 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 153,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 155,765 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 148,030 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 148,030 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 98,801 miles

fuel flap missing

Fail 24 Mar 2020 98,797 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel flap missing

Pass 18 Jan 2019 96,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 96,510 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 93,866 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 91,428 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 88,732 miles

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

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

unable to check rear seats & seat belts

Fail 12 Aug 2015 88,732 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Outer 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)

unable to check rear seats and seat belts

Pass 12 Aug 2014 86,723 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 86,723 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2013 84,061 miles

E/M/LIGHT/ON

Fail 14 Aug 2013 84,061 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

E/M/LIGHT/ON

Fail 9 Aug 2013 84,003 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet latch mechansm slight stiff

eml warning lamp indicate fault

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link ball joint play + making noise

nearside mirror outer cover damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2012 81,385 miles

ENGIN/MANGMENT/LIGHT/ON

Fail 10 Aug 2012 81,385 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ENGIN/MANGMENT/LIGHT/ON

Fail 11 Aug 2011 78,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise fuel cap seal cracking slightly.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 78,307 miles

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

advise fuel cap seal cracking slightly.

Pass 13 Aug 2010 75,170 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 64,836 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 52,051 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 44,383 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 26,059 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 26,056 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 16,383 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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KE03 LMV is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,922cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 KE03 LMV, 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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KE03 LMV is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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