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L33 HMS

2003 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

191,947 mi
Last recorded191,947 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 HMS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 191,947 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 191,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 190,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 189,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 185,721 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 185,721 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 178,186 miles

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

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

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 20 Mar 2015 178,184 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2014 168,744 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 168,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 152,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 135,934 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/f droplink slight play

n/s/f lower wishbone bush starting to split

o/s/r brake disc worn/corroded

slight play n/s/r doplink

Fail 26 Feb 2011 135,934 miles

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/f droplink slight play

n/s/f lower wishbone bush starting to split

o/s/r brake disc worn/corroded

slight play n/s/r doplink

Fail 20 Mar 2010 118,015 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak around injector area

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

off side rear wheel had slight bind when first spun but then went and was ok after that

Pass 20 Mar 2010 118,015 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak around injector area

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

off side rear wheel had slight bind when first spun but then went and was ok after that

Pass 6 Apr 2009 99,862 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 80,671 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 63,573 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 57,479 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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L33 HMS is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 L33 HMS, 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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L33 HMS is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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