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FY03 BPE

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

197,722 mi
Last recorded197,722 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 BPE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 197,722 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 197,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2021 194,486 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside bush bonding split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 194,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside bush bonding split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 189,507 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 189,507 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 183,704 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 183,704 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2018 176,360 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 169,490 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 154,070 miles

All 4 tyres wearing on shoulders

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 154,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All 4 tyres wearing on shoulders

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 139,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

nearside rear brakie discs has surface corrosion to outer face

Pass 22 Jul 2014 120,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

slight corrosion inner face front brake discs

Pass 2 Aug 2013 104,769 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 103,257 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 103,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 100,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front brake discs pitted and worn.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 99,093 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 95,141 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 80,155 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 80,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

intercooler split

osr upper tail lamp inop

Pass 17 May 2008 68,560 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 55,638 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 42,118 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 42,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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FY03 BPE is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FY03 BPE, 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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FY03 BPE is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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