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G1 JEA

2003 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

117,265 mi
Last recorded117,265 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 JEA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 117,265 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 15 Oct 2025 117,130 miles

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 110,653 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 105,946 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner side of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 101,048 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 97,959 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 96,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 95,934 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner edge beyond service standard (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Sep 2019 95,934 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes, worn beyond service standard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner edge beyond service standard (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes, worn beyond service standard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2018 93,843 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2017 91,631 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 89,418 miles

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

Offside rack knuckle has slight play

Pass 5 Nov 2015 87,338 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 87,338 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 85,254 miles

o/s rack knuckle has slight play

Pass 27 Nov 2013 81,358 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 80,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2013 80,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2012 77,650 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

main beam warning light intermittent

Pass 29 Dec 2011 73,691 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 73,688 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 71,168 miles

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

one of rear exhaust mounting brackets is broken but exhaust is still secure

Pass 13 Jan 2010 63,231 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 63,211 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 61,499 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 55,397 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2008 55,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2007 46,501 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 36,680 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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G1 JEA is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 G1 JEA, 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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G1 JEA is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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