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AU03 XHD

2003 Volvo XC90

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Volvo XC90102,129 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 XHD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 170,462 miles

Offside Front headlamp deteriorated

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear subframe bushes perished

rear exhaust corroded and blowing

Pass 26 Apr 2019 165,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 159,430 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 159,430 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 153,942 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Fail 9 May 2017 153,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 13 May 2016 149,379 miles

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

Front tyres worn on outer edge both sides

Fail 20 Mar 2015 144,492 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhust rustey

Pass 20 Mar 2015 144,492 miles

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

rear exhust rustey

Pass 28 Mar 2014 141,845 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 135,568 miles

Exhust corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2012 135,568 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Exhust corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2010 109,931 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 109,929 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 102,652 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 89,913 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 74,688 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 50,740 miles

hand brake just passes test 16 percent

slight play in front wheels

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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AU03 XHD is a 2003 Volvo XC90 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AU03 XHD, 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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AU03 XHD is a 2003 Volvo XC90, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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