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EG03 GME

2003 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

217,603 mi
Last recorded217,603 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 GME
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 217,603 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 212,202 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 206,707 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 199,311 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 194,156 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jun 2022 194,156 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 188,526 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2020 185,806 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2019 179,793 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2018 170,468 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 160,910 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 151,500 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 141,623 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 133,954 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 124,353 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 116,024 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 107,651 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 25 Jul 2011 107,650 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 23 Jul 2010 95,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 95,331 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 84,748 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 72,954 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 58,505 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 43,778 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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EG03 GME is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EG03 GME, 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 EG03 GME registered?

EG03 GME is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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