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SV03 RPU

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,911 mi
Last recorded167,911 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 167,911 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 161,879 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 161,874 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 158,028 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 158,028 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 145,691 miles

under tray cover fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 134,093 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 126,235 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 126,211 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 118,667 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 118,667 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 112,096 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 104,177 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 104,177 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 97,254 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 97,203 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 89,651 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 79,727 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 65,758 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 65,756 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 50,589 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 RPU is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RPU, 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 RPU is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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