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AO03 XDZ

2003 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,807 mi
Last recorded42,807 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 42,807 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 42,805 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 41,893 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 41,223 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 40,597 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 40,597 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 40,051 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 39,680 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 39,063 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 39,063 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 38,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 37,937 miles

covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 37,506 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Jan 2015 37,506 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Nov 2013 36,837 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 36,837 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 34,646 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 34,646 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 34,036 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 34,036 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 34,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 32,857 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 31,992 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 31,109 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 30,106 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 28,175 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 28,175 miles

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

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

nail in offside front tyre

offside front brake disc inner very corroded

offside rear brake disc very corroded

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 XDZ is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XDZ, 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 AO03 XDZ registered?

AO03 XDZ is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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