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YY03 GHA

2003 Volvo XC90

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

113,236 mi
Last recorded113,236 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 GHA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 113,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake advisories: DBT park brake efficiency: 16% requires adjustment or repair

Fail 27 Feb 2015 113,829 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 105,232 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cracked

Fail 28 Feb 2014 105,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2012 87,036 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 87,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 75,618 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 75,611 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 60,746 miles

new rear brake discs and pads and rear handbrake shoes fitted will require bedding in .

Fail 19 Sep 2010 60,744 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 60,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 51,107 miles

n/s/f lower arm front bush is split slight movement

n/s/r tyre has deep cuts in the tread

rear rear seat belts are not cheaked

Pass 16 Sep 2008 43,699 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 43,699 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 34,868 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 34,754 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 28,353 miles

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

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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YY03 GHA is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 YY03 GHA, 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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YY03 GHA is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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