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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine management lamp illuminated
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel cap seal perished
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated retaining clips / seals missing / deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn damper bushes, both sides perished / deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded, both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine management lamp illuminated
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel cap seal perished
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated retaining clips / seals missing / deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn damper bushes, both sides perished / deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded, both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front steering arm has slight play
hanger broken on the exhaust tail pipe
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front steering arm has slight play
hanger broken on the exhaust tail pipe
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front steering arm has slight play
hanger broken on the exhaust tail pipe
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp indicating a malfunction. Pre July 2003
Fuel filter corroding
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
rusty underneath
slight travel on brake pedal
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
rusty underneath
slight travel on brake pedal
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
lowe ball joint gaiters perishing
some play in n/s inner rack joint
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
Offside Front tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall which is deep enough to reach the cords but does not exceed length
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
Offside Front tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall which is deep enough to reach the cords but does not exceed length
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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AK03 XSL is a 2003 Volvo C70 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
Across all 2003 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 69,225 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 C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK03 XSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo C70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AK03 XSL is a 2003 Volvo C70, first registered on 19 April 2003.
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