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SV03 HBX

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,711 mi
Last recorded157,711 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 HBX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 157,711 miles

both front suspension arms bushes poor condition

parking brake release poor condition

Fail 4 Dec 2020 157,711 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 152,801 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 152,800 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 146,868 miles

grease covers off side front hub but cv gaiter looks ok

hand brake lever ca be pulled out of dash

Fail 10 Dec 2018 146,865 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 139,589 miles

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.

Fail 14 Aug 2017

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.

Pass 9 Aug 2016 134,626 miles

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.

Fail 9 Aug 2016 134,626 miles

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.

Fail 6 Aug 2015 128,333 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 128,333 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 122,406 miles

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 115,892 miles

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

various suspension bushes at rear starting to split

Fail 5 Nov 2013 115,890 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 107,685 miles

offside rear brake squeaking

rear exhaust silencer split

Fail 1 Nov 2012 107,681 miles

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

offside rear brake squeaking

rear exhaust silencer split

Pass 1 Nov 2011 99,203 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 90,172 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 72,528 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 55,327 miles

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!.

Fail 9 Dec 2008 55,326 miles

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!.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 36,429 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 36,374 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 33,059 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 25,647 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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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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