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DA52 WGW

2003 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,699 mi
Last recorded138,699 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 WGW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 138,699 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 137,299 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 132,823 miles

corrosion to exhaust back box

n/s/f wisbone back bush starting to split

rear engine mounting worn

rear trailing arms front bushes separated/weak - recommend replace soon

some corrosion/wear to front brake discs

some steering rack play

wear to rear lower suspension arms inner bushes

Fail 23 May 2013 132,823 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust back box

n/s/f wisbone back bush starting to split

rear engine mounting worn

rear trailing arms front bushes separated/weak - recommend replace soon

some corrosion/wear to front brake discs

some steering rack play

wear to rear lower suspension arms inner bushes

Pass 7 Jul 2011 121,351 miles

anti skid fault message showing on display

slight play in n/s/r drop link rod

some o/s/f brake judder

wear to rear trailing arms front bushes

Fail 4 Jul 2011 121,351 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

anti skid fault message showing on display

slight play in n/s/r drop link rod

some o/s/f brake judder

wear to rear trailing arms front bushes

Pass 30 Jul 2010 112,176 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 112,091 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 99,148 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 99,148 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 82,751 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 63,630 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 63,629 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 50,097 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 50,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DA52 WGW is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DA52 WGW, 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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DA52 WGW is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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