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ST03 AOS

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

199,437 mi
Last recorded199,437 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 AOS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 199,437 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f inner edge n/s/f close to limit and n/s/r outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 199,437 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working n/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f inner edge n/s/f close to limit and n/s/r outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 193,452 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

both headlamp lens frosty

Fail 25 Jan 2022 193,452 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Outline marker lamp not working o/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working o/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

both headlamp lens frosty

Pass 29 Jan 2021 185,498 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both O/Side and N/Side tarnished frosty (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 176,409 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/Side & N/Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both O/Side & N/Side H/Light Lens Frosty & tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Control arm bushes worn Both O/Side & N/Side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 176,407 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/Side & N/Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both O/Side & N/Side H/Light Lens Frosty & tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Control arm bushes worn Both O/Side & N/Side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 169,969 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/f and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced n/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight lift o/s/f steering rack end

Fail 31 Jan 2019 169,969 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded o/s/f and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outline marker lamp not working n/s/f (4.2.1 (a))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced n/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight lift o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 30 Jan 2018 162,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f inner (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both frosty (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (3.5.1i)

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

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

slight lift o/s/f steering rack

Fail 29 Jan 2018 162,889 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both frosty (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (3.5.1i)

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

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

slight lift o/s/f steering rack

Pass 1 Feb 2017 155,209 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2017 155,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 149,766 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 149,766 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 146,541 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 146,541 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 137,039 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 134,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 129,946 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

intercooler leaking oil

Fail 13 Mar 2012 129,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

intercooler leaking oil

Fail 29 Feb 2012 129,709 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 118,695 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 118,695 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 105,429 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 89,876 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 75,444 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 63,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Slight free play on o/s of steering rack

Pass 21 Mar 2007 63,201 miles

Slight free play on o/s of steering rack

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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ST03 AOS is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 ST03 AOS, 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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ST03 AOS is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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