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LB03 LXL

2003 Volvo XC70

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

192,754 mi
Last recorded192,754 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 LXL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 192,754 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Outer casing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 180,061 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 179,419 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 172,456 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 12 Nov 2015 163,681 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 149,423 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f flexi brake hoses slightly perrished no ply or cord exposed at time of test.

parking brake long travel at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension arm front bushes not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/r & o/s/r anti-roll bar d bushes not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 4 Nov 2014 149,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f & o/s/f flexi brake hoses slightly perrished no ply or cord exposed at time of test.

parking brake long travel at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension arm front bushes not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/r & o/s/r anti-roll bar d bushes not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 132,879 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 132,876 miles

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

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

n/s/f sidelight dim/poor light output.

n/s/f tyre very low tread on inner edge not below limits at time of test.

tracking requires checking/adjusting after new tyres are fitted.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 119,062 miles

small cuts in n/s/r & o/s/r tyres no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 100,543 miles

rear tyres slightly poor condition small cuts in tread not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 17 Nov 2011 100,543 miles

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

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

rear tyres slightly poor condition small cuts in tread not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 85,850 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 85,827 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 83,972 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 66,410 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 52,693 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 52,693 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 40,266 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 21,739 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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LB03 LXL is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LB03 LXL, 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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LB03 LXL is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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