MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
243,485 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located fouling suspension arm (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear seats not in use
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
both n/s and o/s inner steering rack joints have slight play
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
both n/s and o/s inner rack joints slight play
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
both n/s and o/s inner rack joints slight play
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering rack inner ball joint has slight play
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering rack inner ball joint has slight play
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Front number plate cracked
Head lamp wiper blabes split
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front number plate cracked
Head lamp wiper blabes split
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
BOTH REAR DISC SLIGHT CORROSION
BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES
HAND BRAKE SLIGTH HIGH TRAVEL
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
STEERING INNER JOINTS BOARDER LINE PLAY IN JOINTS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s steering trackrod joint slightly worn
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FE03 VVF is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 FE03 VVF, 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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FE03 VVF is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 19 March 2003.
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