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YE03 NCX

2003 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

181,426 mi
Last recorded181,426 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 NCX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 181,426 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 169,358 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Dec 2018 169,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OFFSIDE FRONT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

CHASSIS ON REAR HAS CORROSION

COIL SPRINGS ON REAR HAVE CORROSION

DROP LINK ON FRONT OFFSIDE HAS BEEN WELDED,,,,

REAR SUSPENSION WASHERS HAVE CORROSION

SLIGHT HEAVYNESS ON STEERING LOCK TO LOCK

SUSPESION BUSHES ON REAR HAVE DETERIORATION

Pass 2 Jan 2018 156,884 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 143,281 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 143,279 miles

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

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking cooler (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak ()

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 138,232 miles

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rusty

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage cooler (2.3.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner)(both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 138,231 miles

Headlamp switch faulty stiff (1.7.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage cooler (2.3.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner)(both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2015 131,605 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rusty

Fail 20 Jul 2015 131,604 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rusty

light switch faulty

Pass 21 Jul 2014 118,426 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 105,770 miles

Nearside Rear Lower 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 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)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 101,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 101,603 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 95,024 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 95,024 miles

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

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

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

front brake disc's worn

Pass 1 Sep 2010 80,929 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 76,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 76,938 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 66,497 miles

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

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

parking brake performance on minimum effort

Fail 19 Nov 2008 66,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

parking brake performance on minimum effort

Pass 3 Dec 2007 55,240 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 36,675 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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YE03 NCX is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 YE03 NCX, 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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YE03 NCX is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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