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RF03 MEU

2003 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,905 mi
Last recorded114,905 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 MEU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 114,905 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 106,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 106,412 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 93,487 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 93,486 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2018 85,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also VERY worn on outside edge (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 at the limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 85,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also VERY worn on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 77,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE IS WEARING LOW ON THE OUTER EDGE!

Offside Front INNER STEERING RACK TRACK ROD BALL JOINT WORN!!

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

Offside Rear TYRE IS WEARING UNEVENLY!

Fail 26 Apr 2017 77,693 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear TYRE IS WEARING LOW ON THE OUTER EDGE!

Offside Front INNER STEERING RACK TRACK ROD BALL JOINT WORN!!

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

Offside Rear TYRE IS WEARING UNEVENLY!

Pass 19 Apr 2016 67,359 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 67,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 55,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 49,073 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 45,078 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 41,881 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 41,881 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 38,575 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 35,020 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 32,054 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 26,493 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 20,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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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RF03 MEU is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RF03 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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RF03 MEU is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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