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W2 SHM

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,351 mi
Last recorded84,351 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW2 SHM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 84,351 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 83,450 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 83,450 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 83,090 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 74,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs slightly pitted/ worn on inner faces

Fail 26 Jul 2012 74,597 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs slightly pitted/ worn on inner faces

Pass 28 Jul 2011 65,512 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 64,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 57,725 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 52,304 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 May 2009 52,304 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 45,259 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 36,971 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 36,971 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2006 27,984 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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W2 SHM is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W2 SHM, 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 W2 SHM registered?

W2 SHM is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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