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S300 DRP

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,913 mi
Last recorded111,913 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 DRP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 111,913 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 4 bushes on rear axle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 111,903 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning intermitent fault. steering sticks. (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 5 rear susp bushes have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 111,344 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush.... all suspension bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle covers fitted can not fully see some components

Fail 17 Apr 2018 111,344 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush.... all suspension bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

can not see front brake pads due to caliper desine

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle covers fitted can not fully see some components

Pass 16 May 2017 107,275 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2017 107,275 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 104,316 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 99,524 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 99,481 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Slight play in O/S/F steering arm

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2014 94,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear exhaust mount brocken

Pass 26 Apr 2013 91,360 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 87,941 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 87,941 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 87,941 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 80,492 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 66,744 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 66,744 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 49,096 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 36,177 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 24,231 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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S300 DRP is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S300 DRP, 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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S300 DRP is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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