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SM03 UVY

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,022 mi
Last recorded73,022 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 UVY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 73,022 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 73,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 72,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2023 72,287 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 71,373 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 71,365 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 68,575 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 68,575 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 10 Jul 2020 66,672 miles

Exhaust Back box Corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 63,111 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 9 Jul 2018 58,960 miles

near side front brake stiking slightly when rotated by hand

Pass 12 Jul 2017 53,095 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 48,408 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 44,157 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 43,894 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 41,064 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2013 39,086 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 34,668 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 30,957 miles

Off Side Front Iner Streeing Arm Slight Play..

Pass 11 May 2010 27,613 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 24,394 miles

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 26 Jun 2008 21,108 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 17,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2006 13,914 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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SM03 UVY is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM03 UVY, 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 SM03 UVY registered?

SM03 UVY is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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