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WK03 VJE

2003 Volvo XC90

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

192,984 mi
Last recorded192,984 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 VJE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 192,984 miles

Nearside Front alloy damaged

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2022 192,954 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 181,475 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 181,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 162,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 162,535 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 150,136 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 145,497 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN SUSPENSION ASSEMBLE

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT LOWER ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT LOWER ARM (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 145,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60R18 107V (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN SUSPENSION ASSEMBLE

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT LOWER ARM (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED AND CRACKING IN TREAD

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT LOWER ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED AND CRACKING IN TREAD

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

REC WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Pass 17 Dec 2016 140,541 miles

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

windscreen washers not fully functioning

Fail 6 Dec 2016 140,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

windscreen washers not fully functioning

Pass 23 Dec 2015 135,105 miles

Rear suspention rubber bushes slightly perished

parking brake efficiency just met needs some adjustments/repairs

parking brake lever slightly deteriorated

surface rust under the vehicle and on some componants and nearside headlamp cover slightly faded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 131,644 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 131,644 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 122,730 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)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 110,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 110,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 101,750 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 101,750 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 100,723 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 91,044 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 72,923 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 56,816 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 47,686 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 37,436 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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WK03 VJE is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WK03 VJE, 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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WK03 VJE is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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