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VN03 YSX

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

204,716 mi
Last recorded204,716 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 YSX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 204,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2025 197,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

minimum effort reached on parking brake

Pass 15 Feb 2024 188,519 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 181,246 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 174,554 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 170,816 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 166,528 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 160,295 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 154,683 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 146,871 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 140,532 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower oil leak ? fluid leak?

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 140,532 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower oil leak ? fluid leak?

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 136,467 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 129,964 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust

Pass 3 Apr 2013 123,963 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 123,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

air filter box not secure

Pass 28 Mar 2012 114,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 28 Mar 2012 114,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Apr 2011 105,665 miles

noise from front suspension top mount when turning on lock

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

parking light not working

squeak from front suspension when braking

suspension rubber bushes deteriorated (bonding starting to part)but not resulting in excessive movement at time of test

Fail 4 Apr 2011 105,657 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

offside front lower arm rear bush starting to part

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

squeak from front suspension when braking

Pass 29 Mar 2010 93,913 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 82,170 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 66,182 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 66,122 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 46,773 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 35,561 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 35,561 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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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VN03 YSX is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VN03 YSX, 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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VN03 YSX is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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