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AO03 YDC

2003 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,978 mi
Last recorded158,978 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 158,978 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to vehicle underside.

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 158,978 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to vehicle underside.

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 158,978 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 158,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 158,948 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 158,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre perished (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 158,936 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 May 2016 158,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 157,880 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 156,439 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 143,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 143,384 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine oil level low.

Front brake pads low.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 125,149 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 114,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 Sep 2010 114,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Sep 2009 97,528 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 79,866 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 61,894 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 55,802 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 44,472 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 YDC is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YDC, 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 YDC is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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