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PJ03 XJM

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,431 mi
Last recorded156,431 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 XJM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 156,431 miles

both front and rear discs worn

both front and rear pads wearing low

both rear tyres getting low

slight play in offside front drop link

small split in offside front ball joint

Pass 16 Dec 2015 152,348 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 150,217 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 139,290 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 139,290 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 126,682 miles

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)

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

handbrake only just meet required performance

Fail 18 Jul 2012 126,435 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 113,565 miles

Front brake disc's poor condition

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)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 104,099 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 104,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 89,993 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 89,790 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 75,984 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 62,152 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 May 2006 48,010 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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PJ03 XJM is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PJ03 XJM, 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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PJ03 XJM is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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