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SY03 YZX

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

187,684 mi
Last recorded187,684 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 YZX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 187,684 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 186,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 186,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 183,269 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 179,166 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 179,166 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 175,736 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 175,736 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 172,484 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

minor oil leak

wipers deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2013 172,484 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

minor oil leak

wipers deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2012 154,124 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 154,085 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 137,346 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 136,970 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 124,652 miles

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

reduced efficiency on n/s parking brake

Fail 21 Jul 2010 124,610 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

reduced efficiency on n/s parking brake

Pass 16 Jul 2009 113,241 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 88,391 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 88,360 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 68,078 miles

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)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 68,061 miles

Offside 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)

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 8 Aug 2006 43,078 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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SY03 YZX is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YZX, 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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What year was SY03 YZX registered?

SY03 YZX is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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