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RE03 MEU

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

194,717 mi
Last recorded194,717 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 MEU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 194,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Dec 2012 194,706 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2011 182,257 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 182,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 170,477 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 170,477 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 170,467 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 May 2010 168,813 miles

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

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

Srs light on

Fail 20 May 2010 168,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Srs light on

Fail 18 May 2010 168,779 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 May 2009 150,849 miles

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

nearside and offside front brake discs corroding

nearside and offside front wishbone bushes perishing

rear nearside tyre on 2mm

Fail 6 May 2009 150,844 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside and offside front brake discs corroding

nearside and offside front wishbone bushes perishing

rear nearside tyre on 2mm

rear offside brake disc corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2008 140,493 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 139,662 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 120,227 miles

front brake discs worn but still serviceable

slight discolouration to rear number plate

slight wear in steering rack offside

Pass 27 Mar 2006 91,076 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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RE03 MEU is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 RE03 MEU, 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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RE03 MEU is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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