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RF03 NVW

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

108,378 mi
Last recorded108,378 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 NVW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2025 108,378 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 106,294 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 103,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 99,952 miles

Nearside Front Inner inner cv boot slight leak

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 96,927 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 93,291 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 93,264 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 87,043 miles

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

offside front marker lamp not working

rear exhaust mount broken away

rear most seat belts not tested. could not be accessed

Fail 7 Nov 2014 87,002 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

offside front marker lamp not working

rear exhaust mount broken away

rear most seat belts not tested. could not be accessed

Fail 26 Nov 2013 77,255 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 77,255 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 72,761 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 72,754 miles

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 71,657 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 71,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 67,577 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 2 Feb 2011 67,577 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 61,222 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 61,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 58,275 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 48,671 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 48,670 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 41,665 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low and edges worn close to legal limit

Pass 9 May 2006 34,478 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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RF03 NVW 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 70.8%.

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 NVW, 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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What year was RF03 NVW registered?

RF03 NVW is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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