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MK03 XDH

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

70,409 mi
Last recorded70,409 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 XDH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 70,409 miles

Exhaust mount broke

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

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

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 13 May 2025 62,033 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2025 62,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 61,867 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger brackets corroded

Rear wiper blader worn

Fail 31 Jan 2024 61,867 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken offside nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger brackets corroded

Rear wiper blader worn

Pass 26 Jan 2023 61,524 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside nearside ()

Pass 1 Feb 2022 61,116 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 60,155 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 59,789 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 57,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp water ingress(not affecting image)

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

slight play o.s.f steering rack arm

Pass 6 Feb 2018 54,475 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 54,475 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play slight play in o/s track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 51,344 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 48,149 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 44,713 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 44,713 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 41,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 41,768 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 37,479 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 35,220 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 32,733 miles

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

Nearside Inner Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 29,492 miles

Oil leak

advise front disc pads

Pass 20 Feb 2009 26,076 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 24,139 miles

very slight sign power steering fluid misting around reservoir

Pass 19 Mar 2007 20,358 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 16,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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MK03 XDH is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 MK03 XDH, 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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MK03 XDH is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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