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AO03 VLM

2003 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,194 mi
Last recorded134,194 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VLM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 134,194 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s mirror glass missing

Fail 5 Feb 2016 134,191 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Body has a projection caused by damage o/sf wing (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel liner (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery light on

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 24 Jul 2014 112,111 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 93,546 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 84,602 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 84,602 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 76,163 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 66,053 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 65,964 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 57,897 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 57,768 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 51,994 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 45,611 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 32,175 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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AO03 VLM is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO03 VLM, 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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AO03 VLM is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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