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DF03 WCC

2003 Volvo XC70

Gold Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

203,430 mi
Last recorded203,430 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 WCC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 203,430 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 193,813 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front brake discs poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear antiroll bar drop links have slight play

Rear tyres getting close to legal limit

Pass 27 Sep 2018 186,810 miles

Fuel Filter corroded

slight play in rear drop links

Fail 26 Sep 2018 186,808 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Filter corroded

slight play in rear drop links

Pass 4 Oct 2017 180,501 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 19 Sep 2017 180,493 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour main beam (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 174,720 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 10 Sep 2016 174,710 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 168,228 miles

Oil leak.

Fail 9 Sep 2015 168,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak.

Fail 12 Sep 2014 161,959 miles

Back-box of the exhaust system getting badly corroded.

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 161,959 miles

Back-box of the exhaust system getting badly corroded.

Pass 7 Sep 2013 156,187 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 156,187 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 146,129 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 146,087 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 134,310 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 134,310 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 122,811 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 122,811 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 107,194 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 85,876 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 70,799 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 54,726 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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DF03 WCC is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DF03 WCC, 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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DF03 WCC is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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