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V90 XCV

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,106 mi
Last recorded235,106 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV90 XCV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 235,106 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 233,105 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 225,358 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 225,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 216,136 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 216,136 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 208,202 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 197,981 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box of the (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 185,401 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box of the (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 172,857 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box of the (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 172,857 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box of the (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 162,858 miles

1.5L Oil top up

Cambelt due??

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre 3/4 3.1mm. Inside shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre 3/4 2.9mm. Inside shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Sidemarker nearside front inoperative

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm front bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 155,785 miles

*Parking brake requirements only just met*

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper split

Fail 25 Jun 2018 155,781 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

*Parking brake requirements only just met*

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside shoulder 2mm 235/60 18 107V Nokian (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wiper split

Pass 29 Jun 2017 149,403 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 149,403 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 142,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 142,227 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)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 138,094 miles

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)

Slight bind to nearside rear wheel

Pass 1 Jul 2014 131,678 miles

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

rear seat belts not checked in cargo area because off load

Pass 3 Jul 2013 120,834 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 106,488 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 106,488 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 92,187 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 92,187 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 71,200 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 58,574 miles

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

screen washer bottle cap missing( ordered part)

Pass 22 May 2008 48,504 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 45,947 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 45,947 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2007 34,212 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 34,212 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 23,792 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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V90 XCV is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 V90 XCV, 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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V90 XCV is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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