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SP03 WDY

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,665 mi
Last recorded96,665 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 WDY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 96,665 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various both sides (2.4.G.1)

eml is on

Fail 3 Apr 2018 96,665 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre inflation was low (12psi)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various both sides (2.4.G.1)

eml is on

Pass 15 Mar 2017 96,187 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

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

exhaust in poor condition

rear suspension corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 95,232 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 92,938 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on rear suspension and subframe

Pass 27 Mar 2014 90,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

various underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2013 85,661 miles

Front + rear registration plates deteriorated

Intake hose clip insecure

N/S sidemarker not working

Top engine mount split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Various rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 20 Mar 2013 85,661 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front + rear registration plates deteriorated

Intake hose clip insecure

N/S sidemarker not working

Top engine mount split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Various rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 26 Mar 2012 80,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake discs worn

n/s/f sidemarker light inop

Pass 12 Mar 2011 73,981 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 68,051 miles

PARK BRAKE NOISEY IN OPERATION

Pass 27 Mar 2009 61,080 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 61,070 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 52,526 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2008 52,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2007 42,603 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 28 Mar 2006 35,092 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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SP03 WDY is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SP03 WDY, 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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SP03 WDY is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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