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YE03 RTW

2003 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,291 mi
Last recorded146,291 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 146,291 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2022 146,291 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 142,489 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 142,489 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 137,607 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 137,607 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 128,305 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2019 128,305 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 117,253 miles

both front lower arm bushes starting to crack

o/s/r droplink cover slightly split

Pass 28 Nov 2016 111,097 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 102,828 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 102,812 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 99,334 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 94,291 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 89,345 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 81,451 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 72,168 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 71,926 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 62,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 62,361 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 51,223 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 43,875 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 29,576 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 17,635 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 RTW is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE03 RTW, 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 RTW is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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