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BV03 ULR

2003 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

195,961 mi
Last recorded195,961 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 ULR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 195,961 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 194,342 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 192,607 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 190,015 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 187,468 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 181,754 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 167,282 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 167,282 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 155,198 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 155,196 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 137,005 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 118,931 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 101,964 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 101,964 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 86,661 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 48,032 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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BV03 ULR is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 BV03 ULR, 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 BV03 ULR registered?

BV03 ULR is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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