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GJ03 XDT

2003 Volvo XC70

Gold Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

141,518 mi
Last recorded141,518 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 XDT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 141,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 135,377 miles

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

headlight adjuster switch work backwards,

Fail 20 Nov 2020 135,372 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn for most, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn for most, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer, (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

headlight adjuster switch work backwards,

Pass 13 May 2019 130,603 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn slight,

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 130,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides, (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn slight,

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 126,784 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 121,239 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres showing signs of wear on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2016 116,568 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 116,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 102,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 95,410 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre and rear sections starting to deteriorate.

Pass 6 Apr 2013 89,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 6 Apr 2013 89,673 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 79,634 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front wiper blade rubbers starting to split.

Fail 3 Apr 2012 79,634 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front wiper blade rubbers starting to split.

o/s rear side light top bulb not working.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 65,660 miles

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

engine oil level low.

Fail 5 Mar 2011 65,660 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil level low.

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 57,484 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 49,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 49,758 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 42,547 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 42,547 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 36,155 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 28,057 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2006 28,057 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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GJ03 XDT is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GJ03 XDT, 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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GJ03 XDT is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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