2003 Volvo XC90 2.9L Petrol · SM03 AHJ
2003 Volvo XC90 (2.9L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 134,941 miles. MOT expired on 06 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC90
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,941 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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SM03 AHJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2023
- 134,941 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM03 AHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volvo Xc90 (SM03 AHJ) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
SM03 AHJ Mileage History
- 26/04/2022128,975 mi
- 20/04/2023134,941 mi+5,966 mi
Average of roughly 6,067 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo XC90 (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- AWD / DEM module failureModerate
Haldex pump or DEM faults can quietly disable the rear axle, leaving the XC90 driving like a front-wheel-drive car until traction is really needed.
- Automatic gearbox wearSerious
Heavy towing and long service intervals can leave the automatic box flaring, thumping or slipping under load.
- Front suspension arm and top mount wearModerate
The heavy nose wears front bushes, top mounts and drop links, giving the familiar XC90 knock over poor UK roads.
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