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C3 GER

2003 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

96,110 mi
Last recorded96,110 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 GER
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 96,110 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2024 93,306 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 93,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 90,196 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 90,196 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 85,983 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 82,562 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 82,561 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 78,383 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 74,601 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 74,601 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear bolt lose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 70,195 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 66,648 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front bush (2.4.F.3)

side light

Pass 15 Sep 2016 64,661 miles

Exhaust rear silencer support deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 64,660 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired brake caliper retaining spring fitted incorrectly (3.5.1n)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust rear silencer support deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 61,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp inoperative

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 59,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 58,035 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 55,926 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 55,898 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 53,962 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 51,722 miles

both front brake discs worn

Fail 27 Nov 2010 51,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs worn

nearside rear brake disc worn

offside rear brake disc pitting.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 44,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 39,063 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bake pads front 3 mm,thick

Pass 5 Oct 2007 31,177 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 24,447 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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C3 GER is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 C3 GER, 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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C3 GER is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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