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SY03 UJP

2003 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

129,459 mi
Last recorded129,459 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 UJP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 129,459 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake effort low

Fail 16 Aug 2023 129,455 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake effort low

Pass 9 Aug 2022 123,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 117,413 miles

Rear Box Outer Skin Corroded

Rear Parking Effort 16 %

Fail 26 Aug 2021 117,413 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear Exhaust Hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Box Outer Skin Corroded

Rear Parking Effort 16 %

Pass 10 Aug 2020 113,055 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Box Outer Skin Corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 105,015 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 105,011 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 98,976 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 98,976 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 92,839 miles

Centre exhaust section support bracket broken away from the pipe

Exhaust back box very rusty

Front lower suspension arm mounting bushes worn and splitting

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Headlamp lenses degrading

Headlamp patterns poor

Nearside rear tyre has a nail within the tread area

Number plates degrading

Offside rear tyre has a cut within the tread area

Play in the steering rack

Rear indicators faded

Rear windscreen wiper blade split

Fail 24 Apr 2017 92,838 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Centre exhaust section support bracket broken away from the pipe

Exhaust back box very rusty

Front lower suspension arm mounting bushes worn and splitting

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Headlamp lenses degrading

Headlamp patterns poor

Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

Nearside rear tyre has a nail within the tread area

Number plates degrading

Offside rear tyre has a cut within the tread area

Play in the steering rack

Rear indicators faded

Rear windscreen wiper blade split

Pass 27 Apr 2016 83,990 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 83,990 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated very hard to operate (3.1.3c)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 76,760 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 76,760 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 70,641 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 64,767 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 64,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 57,666 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 51,170 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 44,500 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 44,500 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 39,457 miles

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

nearside 3rd row seat belt buckle fitted the wrong way round

Pass 17 Apr 2009 39,457 miles

nearside 3rd row seat belt buckle fitted the wrong way round

Fail 11 Apr 2009 39,450 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 32,453 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 26,399 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 26,399 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2006 20,993 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 20,993 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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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SY03 UJP is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 SY03 UJP, 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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SY03 UJP is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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