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BF03 XDC

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

128,164 mi
Last recorded128,164 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 XDC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 128,164 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 124,226 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both O/Side and N/Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/Side and N/Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 120,156 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 120,144 miles

Service brake excessively binding o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Slight play o/s/f inner steering rack

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 115,021 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 110,176 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f inner steering rack joint has slight play

Fail 10 Nov 2021 110,176 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working o/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 28 Oct 2020 107,085 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

slight play o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Fail 28 Oct 2020 107,085 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight play o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 9 May 2019 97,375 miles

slight play o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Fail 9 May 2019 97,375 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn o/s/f and n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high n/s (4.1.2 (a))

slight play o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 9 May 2018 91,955 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 90,688 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall.

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

Rear both tyres have stress markings on inner sidewalls

Fail 20 Sep 2017 90,688 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall.

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working came back on of own accord, possible early signs of bulb failure (1.1.C.1d)

Rear both tyres have stress markings on inner sidewalls

Pass 9 Sep 2016 88,247 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 85,861 miles

rear anti roll bar d bushes worn/link ball joints play

Fail 7 Sep 2015 85,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear anti roll bar d bushes worn/link ball joints play

Pass 8 Sep 2014 83,596 miles

Front tyres scrubbing badly and slight play in front track rods or track rod ends.

Fail 8 Sep 2014 83,596 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Front tyres scrubbing badly and slight play in front track rods or track rod ends.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 77,168 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front lower wishbone bushes slight play

n/s/r tyre worn on outter edge 1.6mm only replace asap

play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 5 Dec 2011 72,289 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 75,709 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 65,706 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 59,343 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 59,343 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 53,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 53,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 48,135 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 48,135 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 40,435 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 35,256 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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BF03 XDC is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 110,133 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 V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF03 XDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF03 XDC is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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