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BHE 3T

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,561 mi
Last recorded137,561 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHE 3T
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 137,561 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 133,271 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres slight wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 Jan 2024 133,014 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 120,299 miles

Handbrake requirements only just met, may require repair or adjustment

Fail 16 Jan 2023 120,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Handbrake requirements only just met, may require repair or adjustment

Pass 17 Jan 2022 110,835 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 110,835 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing ()

Pass 11 Dec 2020 104,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 104,436 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 99,361 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 92,299 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 86,755 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 86,354 miles

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

anti skid service required message displayed

offside rear tyre valve perished

Fail 2 Aug 2017 86,354 miles

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

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

anti skid service required message displayed

offside rear tyre valve perished

Pass 12 Aug 2016 80,509 miles

offside rear tyre valve stem perishing (cracking)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 80,509 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

offside rear tyre valve stem perishing (cracking)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 73,066 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 61,116 miles

both sides front wiper blades are split

Fail 1 Aug 2014 61,116 miles

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

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

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

both sides front wiper blades are split

Pass 21 Aug 2013 49,348 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 49,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 42,425 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 30,942 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 21,910 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 19,088 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 17,995 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 16,899 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 15,176 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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BHE 3T is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 BHE 3T, 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 BHE 3T registered?

BHE 3T is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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