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AJY 20W

2003 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

171,244 mi
Last recorded171,244 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJY 20W
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2026 171,244 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 156,359 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2025 155,870 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 141,075 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 126,447 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Apr 2023 126,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 118,148 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 108,595 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 102,311 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 97,495 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 97,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 91,617 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 91,617 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 88,245 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 88,235 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 84,073 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 84,073 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 79,455 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 79,455 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 75,343 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 75,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 70,146 miles

exhaust moumtings to centre and rear corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2012 66,184 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 57,890 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 50,834 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 50,834 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 46,366 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 39,593 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 32,806 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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AJY 20W is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2003 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 113,777 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJY 20W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJY 20W registered?

AJY 20W is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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