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RE03 OVW

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,290 mi
Last recorded96,290 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2023 96,290 miles

Emissions unable to be completed not tested due to major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Lower Engine mounting bracket excessively loose bolt missing from mount (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Engine mounting bracket excessively loose bolt insicure (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

genaral underside corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2021 92,633 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

rear of the vehicle it is rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2020 90,515 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear registration plate lamp lens missing, temporary repair has been made. attention advised

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front outline marker not working

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed third row seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

emissions passed, however unable to print results due to printer error

engine fault light inoperative

Fail 7 Oct 2020 90,478 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag warning lamp illuminated (7.1.6 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear registration plate lamp lens missing, temporary repair has been made. attention advised

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front outline marker not working

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed third row seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

emissions passed, however unable to print results due to printer error

engine fault light inoperative

Pass 23 Apr 2019 81,387 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 75,008 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Apr 2018 75,003 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread void on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre. tread void on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread void on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear tyre. tread void on outer edge

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Apr 2017 71,850 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 15 Apr 2016 67,901 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 66,346 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 66,346 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 62,730 miles

movement in offside steering arm inner joint

no tow ball fitted at time of test

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2014 62,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

movement in offside steering arm inner joint

no tow ball fitted at time of test

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 60,341 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

Fail 17 Apr 2013 60,340 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 15 Feb 2012 54,162 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 54,162 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 52,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 49,659 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 40,330 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 40,291 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 34,808 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 26,303 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 17,971 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 OVW is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OVW, 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 OVW is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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