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S55 RLW

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,629 mi
Last recorded202,629 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 RLW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 202,629 miles

Offside Front steering arm excessive play

exhaust heat shield loose

noise on engine

spare wheel missing

Fail 21 Mar 2019 202,629 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front steering arm excessive play

exhaust heat shield loose

noise on engine

spare wheel missing

Pass 13 Apr 2018 185,788 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 185,788 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 170,472 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Fail 18 Oct 2016 170,472 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 9 Nov 2015 166,298 miles

centre& rear exhaust poor condition

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 17 Oct 2014 160,895 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 160,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 149,029 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone bushes peeling and have very slight play

o/s/r trailor arm bush peeling

slight blow from rear exhaust box

Pass 19 Oct 2012 134,144 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone bushes peeling and has slight play

o/s/r trailor arm bush peeling

slight blow at rear exhaust box

Pass 13 Oct 2011 121,259 miles

both front wishbone bushes peeling

o/s/r upper trailing arm bush slightly worn

Fail 13 Oct 2011 121,259 miles

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

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

both front wishbone bushes peeling

o/s/r upper trailing arm bush slightly worn

Pass 13 Oct 2010 106,370 miles

both front lower wishbone bushes peeling

o/s/r trailor arm front bush peeling

Fail 13 Oct 2010 106,370 miles

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

both front lower wishbone bushes peeling

o/s/r trailor arm front bush peeling

Pass 13 Oct 2009 89,467 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges

n/s/r tyre tread depth on 3mm

Pass 24 Oct 2008 76,519 miles

front wish bone bushs starting to split but no worse than last year

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2007 60,971 miles

n/s front suspension lwer control arm front bush starting to split

Pass 11 Nov 2006 42,393 miles

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 20 Apr 2006 37,919 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 37,919 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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S55 RLW is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S55 RLW, 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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S55 RLW is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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