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YY03 YFW

2003 Volvo XC90

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,042 mi
Last recorded182,042 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 YFW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 182,042 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre worn

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 182,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre worn

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 173,395 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 2 Sep 2019 173,395 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2018 160,788 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front cv boot slight leak

Offside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Fail 17 Sep 2018 160,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front cv boot slight leak

Offside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 21 Sep 2017 148,654 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 137,918 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 130,282 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 119,217 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes poor

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 25 Sep 2013 106,537 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 102,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre low on edges

o/s/r tyre low inner edge & nail in tread

Pass 28 Sep 2011 93,012 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 86,316 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 81,306 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 78,220 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 78,220 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 66,650 miles

chip in windscreen on limit on edge of sweepped area bottom of zone a .

rear exhaust box outer covering rotten

Pass 6 Jun 2007 53,281 miles

rear exhaust box outer covering rotting

Pass 7 Jun 2006 40,531 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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YY03 YFW is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY03 YFW, 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 YFW is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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