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DE03 BWC

2003 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

181,252 mi
Last recorded181,252 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 BWC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 181,252 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner end (Rack) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 178,374 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 8 Nov 2018 178,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 174,386 miles

DIRTY CONDITION OF UNDER BODY

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Nov 2017 174,386 miles

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

DIRTY CONDITION OF UNDER BODY

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 167,432 miles

n/s steering rack end slight play

oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2016 167,414 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear link arms (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

n/s steering rack end slight play

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2015 156,713 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2015 156,713 miles

Ball joint has excessive play n/s front (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp(s) not working o/s rear (1.1.A.3b)

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2014 143,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2014 143,510 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 133,077 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 133,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 126,136 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 126,136 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 118,918 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2011 118,915 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2010 111,907 miles

Slight play in o/s steering rack arm.

Fail 25 Nov 2010 111,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in o/s steering rack arm.

Fail 22 May 2009 78,025 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 78,025 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 65,285 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 65,283 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 21 May 2007 52,145 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 50,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads low and also front discs heavly worn

Pass 13 Apr 2007 50,513 miles

front brake pads low and also front discs heavly worn

Pass 28 Mar 2006 39,004 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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DE03 BWC is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,521cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DE03 BWC, 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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DE03 BWC is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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