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YE03 PWA

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,436 mi
Last recorded201,436 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 PWA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 201,436 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2017 179,939 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 179,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering joint(s) slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2016 161,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 155,830 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 155,713 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 155,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r and n/s/fr suspension bushes starting to separate

Fail 28 Oct 2014 155,330 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 143,419 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)

headlamp lenses in poor condition

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on edges

Fail 23 Oct 2013 143,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

headlamp lenses in poor condition

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2012 130,733 miles

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

front brake discs worn

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension arm bushes starting to separate

Pass 2 Nov 2011 115,580 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Nov 2011 115,580 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 100,460 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f headlight lenses in poor condition

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension arm bushes starting to separate

Fail 2 Sep 2010 100,460 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f headlight lenses in poor condition

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension arm bushes starting to separate

Pass 3 Jun 2009 84,451 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 84,451 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2008 70,386 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust backbox poor

o/s/r door not opening

Pass 6 May 2008 70,386 miles

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

exhaust backbox poor

o/s/r door not opening

Pass 1 Jun 2007 57,848 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 39,738 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 PWA is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PWA, 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 PWA is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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