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DS03 WHA

2003 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,061 mi
Last recorded121,061 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 WHA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 121,061 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 121,043 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

1 x o/s/r side light not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f engine mount bonding splitting

Pass 17 Jun 2011 108,743 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 6 Jun 2011 108,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 96,012 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 16 Jun 2010 96,012 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r upper position lamp in-op

Pass 23 Jun 2009 81,666 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 18 Jun 2009 81,664 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

n/s/r additional (upper) Position light in-op.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 69,437 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 15 Jun 2007 65,841 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 58,612 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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DS03 WHA is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DS03 WHA, 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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DS03 WHA is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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