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BJ03 ZYT

2003 Volvo XC70

Blue Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

185,076 mi
Last recorded185,076 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 ZYT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 185,076 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

oil level on min

Fail 9 Oct 2017 185,067 miles

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

oil level on min

Pass 18 Oct 2016 176,198 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 176,198 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 168,643 miles

centre exhaust corroded

n/s/r hand brake has lower effort than o/s/r

Fail 10 Feb 2016 168,643 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

hand brake travel

n/s/f wing repeater lose

Pass 13 Feb 2015 154,312 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 13 Feb 2015 154,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs worn

hand brake cables holders lose rear

handbrake travel

rear tyres low tread

Pass 12 Feb 2014 138,000 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 138,000 miles

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

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

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

Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

headlamp wipers broken

minor oil leak from oil filler cap area

Fail 13 Feb 2013 124,156 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in o/s/f inner rack

rear wiper split

top engine mounting split

Pass 13 Feb 2013 124,156 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in o/s/f inner rack

rear wiper split

top engine mounting split

Fail 10 Feb 2012 107,365 miles

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

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

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

slight play in n/s/f drop link

steering rack has slight play

Pass 10 Feb 2012 107,365 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f drop link

steering rack has slight play

Pass 18 Feb 2011 91,344 miles

advise both front lower arm front bushes slighty worn

advise front brake discs slighty worn

Fail 18 Feb 2011 91,344 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise both front lower arm front bushes slighty worn

advise front brake discs slighty worn

Pass 22 Feb 2010 74,991 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 74,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/f spot light inop

rear tyres low tread

Pass 24 Feb 2009 59,088 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 44,906 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 29,043 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 23,600 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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BJ03 ZYT is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BJ03 ZYT, 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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BJ03 ZYT is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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