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SG03 FWL

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,309 mi
Last recorded102,309 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 FWL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 102,309 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row of seat belts holding child seat in ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Oil leak ()

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 102,309 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row of seat belts holding child seat in ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 88,090 miles

childseat fitted in rear

nsr tyre 2.5mm and nail in tread

osf side position light inop

osr tyre 3mm

Fail 21 Dec 2015 88,090 miles

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

childseat fitted in rear

nsr tyre 2.5mm and nail in tread

osf side position light inop

osr tyre 3mm

Pass 11 Nov 2014 77,347 miles

play nsf inner rack joint

wipers poor

Fail 11 Nov 2014 77,347 miles

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

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

play nsf inner rack joint

wipers poor

Pass 24 Jun 2013 67,527 miles

rear diff leaking

Fail 22 Jun 2013 67,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

rear diff leaking

Pass 5 Mar 2012 64,252 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 61,427 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 61,423 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 59,263 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 54,235 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 46,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Nov 2007 46,779 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2007 37,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 37,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 4 May 2006 26,036 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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SG03 FWL is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SG03 FWL, 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 SG03 FWL registered?

SG03 FWL is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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