2003 Volvo XC90 2.4L Diesel · OV03 WPA
2003 Volvo XC90 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 148,248 miles. MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC90
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,248 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OV03 WPA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2025
- 148,248 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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OV03 WPA Mileage History
- 20/06/2023133,415 mi
- 18/06/2024137,769 mi+4,354 mi
- 30/09/2025148,053 mi+10,284 mi
- 24/10/2025148,211 mi+158 mi
- 01/11/2025148,248 mi+37 mi
Average of roughly 6,264 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV03 WPA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volvo Xc90 (OV03 WPA) between June 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (26 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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