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CP03 UHU

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

250,650 mi
Last recorded250,650 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 UHU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 250,650 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 250,623 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 228,513 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 228,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 213,498 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 188,285 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 188,285 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 187,403 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 162,810 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 147,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs are worn

rear wiper defective

second hand rear shocker fitted damp but working ?????

unable to inspect wipers clearing the drivers view

Fail 2 Mar 2013 147,760 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs are worn

rear wiper defective

unable to inspect wipers clearing the drivers view

Pass 6 Mar 2012 138,972 miles

All brake discs worn and pitted

All shockabsorbers have slightly reduced damping effect

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Coil springs complete

Components under bonnet wet with oil but no leaks found

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust hangers corroded

Front number plate slightly damaged

Front tyres wearing close to legal limits

Offside and nearside front lower suspension arm front bushes have slight play

Offside steering rack arm has slight play

Suspension arm bushes perished and cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2012 138,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

All brake discs worn and pitted

All shockabsorbers have slightly reduced damping effect

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coil springs complete

Components under bonnet wet with oil but no leaks found

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust hangers corroded

Front number plate slightly damaged

Front tyres wearing close to legal limits

Offside and nearside front lower suspension arm front bushes have slight play

Offside steering rack arm has slight play

Suspension arm bushes perished and cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2011 132,088 miles

All brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Coil springs complete

Exhaust hangers corroded

Handbrake travel high

Nearside front anti roll bar linkage has little play

Offside and nearside front brake hoses slightly perished

Offside and nearside front suspension arm front bushes have slight play

Oil leak

Power steering pipe/hose from pump damp at ferrules

Rear brake pads low

Vehicle is 7 seater but only presented with 5

Fail 26 Feb 2011 132,088 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Coil springs complete

Exhaust hangers corroded

Handbrake travel high

Nearside front anti roll bar linkage has little play

Offside and nearside front brake hoses slightly perished

Offside and nearside front suspension arm front bushes have slight play

Oil leak

Power steering pipe/hose from pump damp at ferrules

Rear brake pads low

Vehicle is 7 seater but only presented with 5

Pass 17 Feb 2010 123,285 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust mounting repaired by weld

front tyres have edge wear and close to limits

handbrake slight travel

headlamp wipers split

outer sill covers fitted

power steering hose to pump and rack damp

rear wiper split

wishbone bushes perished no movement

Fail 17 Feb 2010 123,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres have edge wear and close to limits

handbrake slight travel

headlamp wipers split

outer sill covers fitted

power steering hose to pump and rack damp

rear wiper split

wishbone bushes perished no movement

Pass 3 Mar 2009 112,923 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 112,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 100,600 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 94,046 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 94,042 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 84,635 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 84,632 miles

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

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

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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CP03 UHU is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 CP03 UHU, 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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CP03 UHU is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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