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BN03 AWF

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,002 mi
Last recorded162,002 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 AWF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 162,002 miles

engine oil leak evident

nearside front tyre worn badly on the shoulders

offside rear shock absorber is leaking

rear anti-roll bar inner saddle bushes are worn

wear in the offside front inner tie-rod

Pass 17 Jul 2024 158,095 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer shoulder

Pass 18 Jul 2023 150,658 miles

front discs and pads are in poor condition

lift in the offside end of the steering rack

nearside rear inner anti-roll bar saddle bush worn

Pass 25 Jul 2022 142,441 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 142,433 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 136,070 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 132,139 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge 3mm approx

Pass 11 Jul 2019 127,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear/play near max permitted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

both front flexible brake hose getting perished/split

nearside front and offside rear tyres 2.5-3 mm tread depth on edge

Pass 2 Aug 2018 122,314 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

front flexi brake hose's slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2017 116,247 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2017 116,241 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 111,590 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 105,773 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 97,147 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 86,678 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 86,678 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 80,104 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 80,104 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 70,692 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 61,953 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 52,662 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2008 44,806 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 37,474 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 30,250 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 30,250 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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BN03 AWF is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN03 AWF, 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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BN03 AWF is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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