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VA03 THU

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

196,433 mi
Last recorded196,433 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 THU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 196,433 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 196,433 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/60 r 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 187,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 187,841 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 183,494 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 183,494 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 177,444 miles

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))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Jan 2019 177,396 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jan 2018 171,448 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

movement o/s steering arm

Fail 8 Jan 2018 171,432 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 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)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

movement o/s steering arm

Pass 19 Dec 2016 164,534 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 156,552 miles

Front coil springs corroded

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

Nearside Front tyre 3.5mm

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

x2Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jan 2016 156,552 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Front coil springs corroded

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

Nearside Front tyre 3.5mm

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

x2Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Dec 2014 145,367 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 135,544 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 129,557 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 120,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 110,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod 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)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 110,316 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod 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)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2011 105,365 miles

Front disc's lipped

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

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

Rear disc's slightly scored

Under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2011 105,365 miles

Front disc's lipped

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

Rear disc's slightly scored

Under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2010 96,874 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 93,709 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 93,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 85,726 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 79,115 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 61,727 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 44,438 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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VA03 THU is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA03 THU, 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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VA03 THU is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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