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RL03 TVU

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

212,641 mi
Last recorded212,641 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 TVU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 212,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 199,073 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Aug 2021 178,062 miles

Park brake pedal anti slip missing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 178,059 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Park brake pedal anti slip missing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 167,351 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 167,350 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear no handbrake efficiency

Pass 20 Aug 2019 158,994 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Aug 2019 158,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Aug 2018 145,534 miles

Engine had to be turned off during MOT due to high temperature, risk of overheating

multiple bodywork damages, not resulting in sharp edges

Fail 7 Aug 2018 145,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine had to be turned off during MOT due to high temperature, risk of overheating

multiple bodywork damages, not resulting in sharp edges

Pass 7 Aug 2017 138,152 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 138,152 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 129,786 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 129,786 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm + smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 121,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Aug 2015 121,028 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front inner steering arm xs play

Pass 4 Sep 2014 112,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside inner rack arm play/movment

Pass 21 Aug 2013 100,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 100,320 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 90,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear exhaust deterating outter skin loose

rear top engine mount worn/split

Fail 29 Aug 2012 90,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear exhaust deterating outter skin loose

rear top engine mount worn/split

Pass 3 Oct 2011 80,104 miles

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

REAR H/BRAKE STILL VERY POOR RECC INV==EXH BACK BOX BLOWING REQ NEW==S;IGHT SPLITS FR WISH FR BUSHES==SLIGHT PLAY OS RACK JOINT==OSR TYRE 2,68MM

Fail 2 Sep 2011 78,458 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 65,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f/wiper has slight split at tip

rear wiper has slit

Fail 4 Aug 2010 65,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f/wiper has slight split at tip

rear wiper has slit

Pass 5 Aug 2009 60,124 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 60,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

OSF TYRE2MM REQ 4 WHEEL ALIGN==ENG COVERS==KNOCKING IN RACK==REAR TIE ROD BUSHES SPLITTING

Pass 20 Aug 2008 53,620 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 53,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

H/BRAKE EFF VERY LOW 16PERCENT REQ INV==NSR TYRE JUST OVER2MM /CRACKING IN TREAD RECC REPLACE==

REAR FACK SEATS FOLDED AWAY UNABLE TO CHECK==KNOCKING FROM STEERING UNABLE TO SEE DUE TO COVERS==SLIGHT SPLITTING IN REAR TIE ROD BUSHES==

Pass 7 Aug 2007 45,308 miles

WIPERS POOR==ENG COVER==OSF REAR WISH BUSH SPLIT NSF STARTING==ALL 4 DISCS WORN

Pass 2 Aug 2006 35,597 miles

offside front lower arm rear bush split

Fail 11 Jul 2006 35,294 miles

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

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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RL03 TVU is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RL03 TVU, 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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RL03 TVU is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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