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ST03 ATZ

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

179,123 mi
Last recorded179,123 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 ATZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 179,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 173,067 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 173,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 164,869 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 156,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 146,949 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 146,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 137,727 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre

Fail 13 Dec 2017 137,727 miles

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

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view o/s door mirror (8.1.2a)

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2016 129,390 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 129,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 123,357 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 123,304 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Blue led bulb, also faulty - flickering on & off (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Blue led bulb, also faulty - flickering on & off (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Item on mirror + sat-nav bracket on o/s screen (8.3.1e)

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 22 Aug 2014 113,972 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 113,969 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 100,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Nearside front coil spring corroded

Offside front coil spring corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 100,508 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Nearside front coil spring corroded

Offside front coil spring corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 90,019 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 77,940 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 68,372 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 56,649 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 46,322 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING RACK AT OFFSIDE [inside rack.

nearside wiper torn at end only.

unable to fully test 3rd row double seat,seat belts as were folded flat.

Fail 8 Apr 2008 46,321 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING RACK AT OFFSIDE [inside rack.

nearside wiper torn at end only.

unable to fully test 3rd row double seat,seat belts as were folded flat.

Pass 6 Apr 2007 38,465 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 38,462 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 28,974 miles

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)

both nearside and offside front wiperblades streaking (not too excess)

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 ATZ is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ATZ, 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 ATZ is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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