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VU03 EFA

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,111 mi
Last recorded163,111 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 EFA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 163,111 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 156,692 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 151,007 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 144,777 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 144,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 138,776 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

ns front lower ball joint has slight play

ns front seat belt fraying

ns front windscreen has slight chip

wiper blades perishing

Pass 27 Mar 2018 131,573 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 131,571 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 126,346 miles

ns/os rear suspension arm bushes slightly perishing

rear exhaust box corroding

rear pads worn and close to 1.5 mm

Pass 16 Feb 2016 121,082 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 121,082 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 114,120 miles

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

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)

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

all four tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 17 Feb 2015 114,120 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)

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

all four tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 31 Jan 2014 106,066 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 95,565 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 86,519 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 21 Feb 2011 77,083 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 77,083 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 69,671 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

noise from steering under load

Pass 17 Feb 2009 60,171 miles

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

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

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

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

clunk from steering rack

Fail 17 Feb 2009 60,171 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

clunk from steering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2008 50,912 miles

the steering rack is very noisy in operation but could not detect any free play or wear. further investigation advised.

Pass 19 Feb 2007 41,049 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 31,719 miles

steering rack noisy in operation but no free play found.

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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VU03 EFA is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU03 EFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU03 EFA registered?

VU03 EFA is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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