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SK03 ZKY

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,535 mi
Last recorded70,535 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 ZKY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 70,535 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 70,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 65,049 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 62,681 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Nov 2018 62,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2017 55,249 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 53,840 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 53,840 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central exhaust corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 50,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Unable to test seat belt due to fitted child seat

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

Offside Rear Unable to test seat belt due to fitted child seat

Fail 11 Mar 2016 50,536 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Unable to test seat belt due to fitted child seat

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

Offside Rear Unable to test seat belt due to fitted child seat

Pass 28 Feb 2015 47,502 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 47,501 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 42,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 42,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 42,508 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play between ball-pin and valve and separation is likely (2.3.5)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 39,227 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 39,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 36,604 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 36,604 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 33,061 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2010 30,410 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 30,410 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 28,084 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 28,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

off side front tyre has damaged tread but isnt showing cords advise to replace tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2008 25,077 miles

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

knocking at rack

movement at rack

Pass 14 Feb 2007 21,689 miles

movement at o/side rack & nocking

Pass 27 Jan 2006 17,207 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 17,201 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 ZKY is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SK03 ZKY, 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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SK03 ZKY is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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