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WL03 HPE

2003 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,784 mi
Last recorded194,784 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 HPE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2020 194,784 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 166,146 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 166,026 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

under side rusty and mundy

Pass 14 Mar 2018 145,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens faded (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded on joints

Pass 20 Feb 2017 132,733 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both outer lens faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 123,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm slightly distorted outer arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall scuffed (4.1.E.1)

oil leek

slight play steering rack

Fail 11 Mar 2016 123,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no image (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm slightly distorted outer arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall scuffed (4.1.E.1)

oil leek

slight play steering rack

Fail 15 Feb 2016 123,216 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut to cords as well (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 117,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Feb 2015 117,355 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Feb 2014 111,449 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 111,446 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 107,398 miles

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

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 107,398 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Centre Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front number plate damaged.

NS wiper blade split.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 98,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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 exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 87,225 miles

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

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

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

Outer Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

third row of seats not fitted allowing full test of belts

Fail 26 Jul 2011 87,225 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Outer Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

third row of seats not fitted allowing full test of belts

Pass 28 Jul 2010 74,685 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 74,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 63,783 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 53,791 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 50,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 39,913 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2007 39,913 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 34,427 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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WL03 HPE is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 WL03 HPE, 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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WL03 HPE is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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