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SO03 RVZ

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

199,820 mi
Last recorded199,820 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 RVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 199,820 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 192,071 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 188,168 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 173,683 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 173,683 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 162,491 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 151,538 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 151,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 143,614 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Engine under tray fitted

Parking brake only just meet recommended requirement of 17%

Sill covers fitted

noise detected through steering when going from lock to lock

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2015 130,907 miles

both inner rack ends have slight play

Pass 15 Jan 2014 123,436 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 123,388 miles

Offside Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 117,233 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 107,935 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 98,232 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 98,232 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 92,426 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 92,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 77,911 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 63,455 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 63,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 49,195 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 38,080 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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SO03 RVZ is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SO03 RVZ, 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 SO03 RVZ registered?

SO03 RVZ is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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