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AR03 SVR

2014 Volvo XC90

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,642 mi
Last recorded145,642 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo XC9070,949 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 SVR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 145,642 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre slow puncture ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) substantial play detected - advise replacement ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Apr 2026 145,642 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault anti skid warning (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

rear underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre slow puncture ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) substantial play detected - advise replacement ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 138,321 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded.

Fail 25 Mar 2025 138,248 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded.

Fail 7 Mar 2025 138,018 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working + lens damage (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion Rear subframe

nsf side repeater lens damage

nsr seat folded

Pass 2 Mar 2024 132,305 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

all four coil springs corroded

rear fog lamp lense damaged no affect on emitted light

Fail 1 Mar 2024 132,305 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected nearside side repeater lense damaged and side repeater white (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

all four coil springs corroded

rear fog lamp lense damaged no affect on emitted light

Pass 21 Mar 2023 123,379 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s lower arm,front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 111,531 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 96,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 84,863 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 84,861 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 77,006 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 65,756 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

third row seats and belts not readily accessible - not tested

Pass 13 Mar 2017 49,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 49,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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AR03 SVR is a 2014 Volvo XC90 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2014 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 70,949 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 AR03 SVR, 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 12 years old, this Volvo XC90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AR03 SVR registered?

AR03 SVR is a 2014 Volvo XC90, first registered on 21 March 2014.

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