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WV03 XCA

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,671 mi
Last recorded161,671 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 XCA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 161,671 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 151,445 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 151,445 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 137,778 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 122,253 miles

Advise nearside rear slight brake grab.

Both rear tyres stepped tyre wear.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front,rear brake discs lipped inner pads seem low.

Offside front fog lamp not working.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Various underbody surface corrosion.

Fail 15 Mar 2012 122,253 miles

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Advise nearside rear slight brake grab.

Both rear tyres stepped tyre wear.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front,rear brake discs lipped inner pads seem low.

Offside front fog lamp not working.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Various underbody surface corrosion.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 169,070 miles

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

bonnet secondry catch faulty

child seats fitted to rear seats

Fail 23 Mar 2011 160,069 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

bonnet secondry catch faulty

child seats fitted to rear seats

Pass 26 Mar 2010 142,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 142,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 117,696 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 106,399 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 84,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 68,730 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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WV03 XCA is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WV03 XCA, 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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WV03 XCA is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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