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RF03 XAK

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,271 mi
Last recorded88,271 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 XAK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 88,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 78,311 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 78,311 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 20 May 2010 71,061 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2010 71,061 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 64,428 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 61,603 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 61,603 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 61,601 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2007 61,591 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 56,613 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 51,629 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 XAK is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XAK, 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 XAK registered?

RF03 XAK is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is RF03 XAK safe to buy?

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