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BK03 XVT

2003 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

143,976 mi
Last recorded143,976 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 XVT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 143,976 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2026 143,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2025 138,536 miles

All coil springs/Suspension arms & suspension related components corroded

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 138,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All coil springs/Suspension arms & suspension related components corroded

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 123,782 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 123,782 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 121,484 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 120,252 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Emissions test result too low to record

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Offside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 119,098 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Emissions test result too low to record

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 117,681 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 115,977 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 115,977 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 113,088 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Offside Rear hand brake binding on slightly

Rear anti-roll bar D bushes have slight play

Pass 23 Feb 2017 110,208 miles

Oil leak from engine area

Fail 22 Feb 2017 110,208 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak from engine area

Pass 18 Feb 2016 106,522 miles

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

Nearside Front bottom ball joint boot deteriorated slightly

Offside Front lower suspension arm bushes have slight play

Fail 17 Feb 2016 106,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front bottom ball joint boot deteriorated slightly

Offside Front lower suspension arm bushes have slight play

Pass 16 Oct 2015 103,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it. (non repairable if punctured)

oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2015 103,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it. (non repairable if punctured)

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 98,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2014 98,819 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 90,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 90,909 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear anti-roll bar links have play

Pass 30 Aug 2012 81,585 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 81,538 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)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 72,260 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 72,260 miles

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 63,582 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 63,582 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 100,418 miles

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

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

all tyres worn low on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2009 54,338 miles

all tyres worn low on edges

Pass 24 Jul 2008 44,230 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2008 44,230 miles

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

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

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

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

front pads low

handbrake travel long

rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2007 32,507 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 32,507 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 20,439 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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BK03 XVT is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BK03 XVT, 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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BK03 XVT is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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