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YC03 UNV

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,247 mi
Last recorded148,247 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 UNV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 148,247 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 145,479 miles

Centre exhaust box skin rotten.

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut at outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 145,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking From around steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Centre exhaust box skin rotten.

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut at outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 145,409 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Cracked/split ! (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern on both dip beam ! (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Also both hand brake catching ! (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust's skin rotten.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt At offside rear seat. ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear exhaust's joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut at outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 138,541 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 138,533 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake low efficiency

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 132,390 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 125,320 miles

Suspension bushes perishing.

Fail 24 Jan 2017 125,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Suspension bushes perishing.

Pass 10 Dec 2015 118,399 miles

play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 17 Nov 2014 110,034 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 110,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

tail gate wiper worn

Pass 27 Dec 2012 92,905 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 92,905 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 84,345 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 79,138 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 78,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s & o/s sill covers fitted

o/s/f steering rack slight play

Pass 17 Feb 2010 77,837 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 75,623 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 75,616 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 69,944 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 53,287 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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YC03 UNV is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YC03 UNV, 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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YC03 UNV is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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