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EJ03 VKZ

2003 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

174,905 mi
Last recorded174,905 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 VKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 174,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 171,305 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 157,124 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 142,880 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 142,880 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 131,135 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 124,195 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 117,120 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 110,186 miles

Front brake discs worn!

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken!

Fail 12 Oct 2010 110,182 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front brake discs worn!

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken!

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 102,461 miles

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

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

Slight squeek coming from O/S/R wheel!

Pass 10 Oct 2008 90,070 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 78,652 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 66,110 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 58,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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EJ03 VKZ is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EJ03 VKZ, 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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EJ03 VKZ is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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