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X90 PJB

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

161,360 mi
Last recorded161,360 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX90 PJB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 161,360 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 161,354 miles

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

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 147,278 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 147,278 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 129,707 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Oct 2015 129,703 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Oct 2014 110,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

anti skid service light on

Fail 2 Oct 2014 110,071 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

anti skid service light on

Pass 2 Oct 2013 92,714 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 26 Sep 2013 92,503 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 78,575 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 78,563 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 67,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 9 Sep 2011 66,783 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2010 56,089 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 56,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 42,174 miles

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

nearside front suspension,lower arm,rear bush starting to seperate

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 20 Jan 2009 36,708 miles

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

nearside front suspension,lower arm,rear bush starting to seperate

Fail 20 Jan 2009 36,708 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside front suspension,lower arm,rear bush starting to seperate

Pass 24 Jan 2008 29,798 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 29,798 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front suspension,lower arm,rear bush starting to seperate

Pass 30 Jan 2007 23,224 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 17,935 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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X90 PJB is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 X90 PJB, 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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X90 PJB is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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