MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,711 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front suspension arms bushes poor condition
parking brake release poor condition
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached has broken apart (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))
both front suspension arms bushes poor condition
parking brake release poor condition
front and rear suspension arm bushes poor condition
hand brake lever poor condition
head lamp lenses poor
horn sounds rough
off side hand brake performance poor
seat belt service light on
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))
front and rear suspension arm bushes poor condition
hand brake lever poor condition
head lamp lenses poor
horn sounds rough
off side hand brake performance poor
seat belt service light on
grease covers off side front hub but cv gaiter looks ok
hand brake lever ca be pulled out of dash
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt needs new joint been dry for a while (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense opaque (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense opaque (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
grease covers off side front hub but cv gaiter looks ok
hand brake lever ca be pulled out of dash
CORROSION MISC F+R SUSPENSION AREA ETC.
F DISCS WORN/CORRODED-BALANCE POOR.
HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.
MINOR PLAY MISC SUSPENSION/RACK.
PARK BRAKE RELEASE FAULT.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
CORROSION MISC F+R SUSPENSION AREA ETC.
F DISCS WORN/CORRODED-BALANCE POOR.
HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.
MINOR PLAY MISC SUSPENSION/RACK.
PARK BRAKE RELEASE FAULT.
CORROSION MISC F+R SUSPENSION AREA ETC.
DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS-O/S/F+N/S/F+N/S/R.
HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.
MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.
N/S/R TYRE EDGE WORN.
O/S/R SHOCK DAMP.
PARK BRAKE PERFORMANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
CORROSION MISC F+R SUSPENSION AREA ETC.
DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS-O/S/F+N/S/F+N/S/R.
HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.
MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.
N/S/R TYRE EDGE WORN.
O/S/R SHOCK DAMP.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
wipers slight smearing
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
wipers slight smearing
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
various suspension bushes at rear starting to split
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
various suspension bushes at rear starting to split
offside rear brake squeaking
rear exhaust silencer split
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
offside rear brake squeaking
rear exhaust silencer split
nearside rear, lower suspension arm, inner bush starting to split
offside rear shock absorber damp
offside rear, lower suspension arm, inner bush starting to split
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front wipers not clearing 100%.
both rear [3rd row rearmost]seat folded flat un able to fully test seat belts operation!.
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front wipers not clearing 100%.
both rear [3rd row rearmost]seat folded flat un able to fully test seat belts operation!.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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SV03 HBX is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 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 SV03 HBX, 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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SV03 HBX is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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