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RF03 THX

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

145,445 mi
Last recorded145,445 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 THX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 145,445 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 143,867 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 143,867 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 141,412 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 138,383 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 May 2019 138,383 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Apr 2019 138,180 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear radius arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Apr 2019 138,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes excessive movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush excessive movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust rubbers worn/ sagging which is causing exhaust bracket to rub on brake pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front both wishbone bushes starting to perish

Front headlights slightly cloudy

Front slight play in steering rack

Rear both tyres starting to wear off inner edge

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 128,053 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 128,393 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 120,376 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 112,376 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement frame mounting bush to suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 112,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort parking (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort parking (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement frame mounting bush to suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 106,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2014 103,001 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 99,001 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 92,001 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 88,117 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 88,095 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 82,381 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 75,951 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 69,718 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 24 May 2008 61,692 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Several minnor cuts in all tyres

Pass 24 May 2008 61,692 miles

Several minnor cuts in all tyres

Pass 18 May 2007 50,721 miles

N/S/R. reflector missing.

Pass 8 Jul 2006 40,421 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 THX is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 RF03 THX, 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 THX is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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