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MD03 MCB

2003 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

156,188 mi
Last recorded156,188 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 MCB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 156,188 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 152,984 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 150,091 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 142,990 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 142,320 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 134,340 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 122,553 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 111,599 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 103,717 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 98,113 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 90,253 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 82,566 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 72,992 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 May 2010 66,859 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2009 62,601 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 62,505 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 56,104 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 44,914 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 34,227 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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MD03 MCB 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 94.7%.

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 MD03 MCB, 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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What year was MD03 MCB registered?

MD03 MCB is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is MD03 MCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD03 MCB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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