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PA03 FOM

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

139,274 mi
Last recorded139,274 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 FOM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 139,274 miles

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

Rear rear exhaust box has corrision.

Fail 29 Jul 2019 139,274 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides are in very poor condition. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides. (4.2.2 (a))

Rear rear exhaust box has corrision.

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 134,089 miles

Nearside Front BRAKE HOSE DETERIORATED

Offside Front BRAKE HOSE DETERIORATED

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

Rear ANTI-ROLL BAR CORRODED

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Rear WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED

Fail 18 Jul 2018 134,089 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure WALL DAMAGED (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front BRAKE HOSE DETERIORATED

Offside Front BRAKE HOSE DETERIORATED

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

Rear ANTI-ROLL BAR CORRODED

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Rear WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED

Pass 12 Jul 2017 127,064 miles

nearside front tyre is a winter tyre and worn

offside front tyre worn

Fail 12 Jul 2017 127,064 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside front tyre is a winter tyre and worn

offside front tyre worn

Pass 27 Jul 2016 118,781 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 118,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 111,504 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 111,504 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated 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.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 102,302 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 102,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 92,701 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 82,426 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 82,393 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 71,464 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 63,132 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 55,878 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 46,443 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 46,442 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 36,881 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 29,096 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 29,096 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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PA03 FOM is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PA03 FOM, 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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What year was PA03 FOM registered?

PA03 FOM is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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