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VO03 TOU

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

149,418 mi
Last recorded149,418 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 TOU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 149,418 miles

all suspension bushes deteriorated and some starting to delaminate

all suspension components corroded heavily in places

slight blow from front exhaust joint(gasket)

slight play in offside inner rack end ball joint

Pass 13 Jul 2016 141,482 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

all suspension components corroded

front wishbones corroded and bushes starting to delaminate

slight blow on exhaust joint from cat to centre section

slight play in both inner rackend ball joints

smell of fuel

Pass 15 Jul 2015 134,470 miles

all coil springs corroded

front brake discs surface corrosion

front pads getting low

nearside front wishbone bush starting to delaminate

offside front abs ring heavily corroded

offside rear seatbelt buckle cover in poor condition but works fine

smell of fuel but no leak found

Pass 17 Jun 2014 126,167 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

both rear tyres heavily stepped in tread and on legal limit in places

front brake discs in poor condition

front wishbone bushes in poor condition

nearside inner rackend ball joint has slight play

smell of fuel but no leak found

Fail 17 Jun 2014 126,166 miles

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

both front tyres close to legal limit

both rear tyres heavily stepped in tread and on legal limit in places

front brake discs in poor condition

front wishbone bushes in poor condition

nearside inner rackend ball joint has slight play

smell of fuel but no leak found

Pass 13 May 2013 114,593 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust outer skin poor

Pass 8 Jun 2012 104,463 miles

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

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

rear exhasut corroded 1st skin

Pass 13 Jun 2011 93,975 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rackend ball joint has slight play

strong smell of fuel under bonnet

Fail 9 Jun 2011 93,000 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all 4 tyres very close to legal limit

offside rackend ball joint has slight play

strong smell of fuel under bonnet

Pass 12 Apr 2011 91,095 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 68,827 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 55,000 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 47,606 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 34,661 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 17,891 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)

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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VO03 TOU is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VO03 TOU, 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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VO03 TOU is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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