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DG03 FYX

2003 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

148,956 mi
Last recorded148,956 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 FYX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 148,956 miles

brake hoses cracking

front brake pads/discs worn/rusty--advise to replace

front tyres worn on inner edges slightly

rear discs rusty

srs service info on dash

Fail 30 May 2019 148,953 miles

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a))

Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake hoses cracking

front brake pads/discs worn/rusty--advise to replace

rear discs rusty

srs service info on dash

Pass 5 Jul 2018 140,280 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front discs rusty

Fail 5 Jul 2018 140,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front discs rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2017 131,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge worn down to 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs inner faces are corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 131,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge worn down to 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs inner faces are corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 123,481 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 123,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 111,957 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 111,956 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 101,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2013 91,873 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 91,873 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 81,515 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 81,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 70,934 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 62,030 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 55,208 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 48,861 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 48,861 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 42,974 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 42,974 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 32,106 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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DG03 FYX is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DG03 FYX, 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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What year was DG03 FYX registered?

DG03 FYX is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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