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VLZ 2988

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,398 mi
Last recorded161,398 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLZ 2988
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 161,398 miles

Front oil leaking

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both side have play (2.4.G.1)

Rear rear part of exhaust noise + rusted

underneath slightly rusted

Fail 22 Sep 2016 161,398 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both side parking lights (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both side (1.8.A.1b)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (4.1.D.1a)

Front oil leaking

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both side have play (2.4.G.1)

Rear rear part of exhaust noise + rusted

underneath slightly rusted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 147,389 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 147,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

advise step rail bolts be replaced

Pass 29 Aug 2014 136,871 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)

oil leak engine

Pass 2 Jan 2008 59,945 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 48,731 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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VLZ 2988 is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VLZ 2988, 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 VLZ 2988 registered?

VLZ 2988 is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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