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KG03 JCJ

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

143,506 mi
Last recorded143,506 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 JCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 143,506 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 138,905 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 133,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 130,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 130,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 121,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer has very small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamp lens' (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn near bald. (235/60 R18 103V) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Fog/Reflector lens damaged. Reflector side of lens is intact.

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Seal has oil residue surrounding it. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured 2-3mm, Inner edge bald, Outer edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded. System is secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 121,835 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Right seat runner does not move when switch is operated. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer has very small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamp lens' (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn near bald. (235/60 R18 103V) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Fog/Reflector lens damaged. Reflector side of lens is intact.

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Seal has oil residue surrounding it. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured 2-3mm, Inner edge bald, Outer edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded. System is secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 112,521 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 112,521 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 97,190 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 85,068 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 81,957 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 81,957 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 78,825 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

osr tyre cracking in tread

Pass 18 Jul 2013 75,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2012 71,807 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 71,661 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 69,819 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 64,830 miles

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

front n/s and o/s tyres worn on inner edges.

slight play in o/s steering rack arm.

Fail 19 Jan 2010 64,734 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

slight movement in o/s/f steering arm fixing.

Pass 13 Mar 2009 58,690 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 58,689 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 49,332 miles

Creaking noise from steering on turning under load

Fail 4 Mar 2008 49,331 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Creaking noise from steering on turning under load

Pass 15 Mar 2007 40,599 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 32,493 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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KG03 JCJ is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 KG03 JCJ, 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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KG03 JCJ is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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