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SK03 FTC

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,202 mi
Last recorded155,202 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 FTC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 155,202 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 141,797 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2015 141,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 130,074 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2014 130,074 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2013 121,363 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2013 121,363 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 114,999 miles

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

both front head lamps starting to deteriorate

nearside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

offside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2012 114,999 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front head lamps starting to deteriorate

nearside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

offside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2011 107,911 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 107,911 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 98,143 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 87,839 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 87,756 miles

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf and osf tyres close to minimum 3 mm

rear rear seats not fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2008 76,288 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 63,991 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 30 May 2006 55,108 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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SK03 FTC is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SK03 FTC, 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 SK03 FTC registered?

SK03 FTC is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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