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RE03 OVU

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,369 mi
Last recorded130,369 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 OVU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 130,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 130,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 119,737 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring rubber cracked and starting to perrish

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 115,243 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake efficiency is low (17%)

Fail 1 Nov 2018 115,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake efficiency is low (17%)

Pass 4 Nov 2017 113,508 miles

both rear suspension coil springs, offside front suspension coil spring, rear antiroll bar and rear subframe starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

headlamps starting to discolour

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and outer edge wearing

rear exhaust section rusty, repaired and slight leak

rear suspension arms bushes starting to split/ wear

slight ply in steering rack

Fail 7 Oct 2017 113,480 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front headlamps starting to discolour

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and outer egde wearing

parking brake performance slightly low

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

rear suspension arms bushes starting to split/ wear

rear suspension coil springs, rear antiroll bar and rear subframe starting to rust

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Jan 2015 108,643 miles

parking brake performance slightly low

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

rear suspension arm bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear suspension coil springs and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

Fail 15 Jan 2015 108,634 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

parking brake performance slightly low

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

rear suspension arm bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear suspension coil springs and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

Pass 5 Feb 2014 101,370 miles

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 30 Jan 2014 101,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Jan 2013 93,924 miles

O/S CV BOOT LEAKING

PLAY IN O/S INNER STEERING RACK JOINT

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 93,924 miles

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

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

O/S CV BOOT LEAKING

PLAY IN O/S INNER STEERING RACK JOINT

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 86,270 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 82,533 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 78,526 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 75,559 miles

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)

f/ tyres are worn outer edge

Pass 1 Feb 2008 73,441 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 66,525 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 58,263 miles

uneven wear all tyres

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 OVU is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RE03 OVU, 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 OVU is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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