MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,252 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner end (Rack) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency only just met
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))
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) ()
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) ()
n/s steering rack end slight play
oil leak
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
both rear coil springs corroded
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
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
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
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
front brake discs corroded
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs corroded
Slight play in o/s steering rack arm.
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.
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
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
front brake pads low and also front discs heavly worn
How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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