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YF03 DKC

2003 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,669 mi
Last recorded112,669 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 DKC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 112,669 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 110,680 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 106,995 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing on side wall (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 5 May 2016 106,992 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both side (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing on side wall (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 May 2015 103,705 miles

Centre Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 103,705 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2015 103,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 99,416 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 94,925 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 94,925 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 89,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

anti skid service req

n/s/f tyre starting to wear around outer edge

Fail 28 Feb 2012 89,619 miles

Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

anti skid service req

n/s/f tyre starting to wear around outer edge

Pass 19 Feb 2011 81,784 miles

Offside Front 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear radius arm bushes starting to split

slight hissing noise coming from brake pedal

Fail 18 Feb 2011 81,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear radius arm bushes starting to split

slight hissing noise coming from brake pedal

Pass 4 Sep 2009 75,014 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 75,014 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)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 68,261 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 57,951 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 41,738 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 41,575 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2006 41,378 miles

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

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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YF03 DKC 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 57.1%.

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 YF03 DKC, 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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YF03 DKC is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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