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YE03 SCN

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,159 mi
Last recorded114,159 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 SCN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 114,159 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Feb 2018 114,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 104,421 miles

rear exhaust box mounting in poor condition

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2017 104,421 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust box mounting in poor condition

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 100,084 miles

Engine cover fitted

Engine oil leak

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2016 100,079 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering Rack area (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Engine cover fitted

Engine oil leak

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 96,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2015 96,935 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 88,371 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2013 86,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear seats stowed

rear subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

vehicle corroded in various components and areas underside

Fail 24 Jul 2013 85,975 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear seats stowed

rear subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

vehicle corroded in various components and areas underside

Pass 24 Jul 2012 75,148 miles

front registration plate cracked

Fail 24 Jul 2012 75,148 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2011 61,410 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 58,194 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 54,165 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 54,145 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2008 50,924 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise nearside & offside front wishbone bushes

Pass 24 May 2007 49,246 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 40,074 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 40,074 miles

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

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

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

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 SCN is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SCN, 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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What year was YE03 SCN registered?

YE03 SCN is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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