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NC03 WUE

2003 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,909 mi
Last recorded181,909 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 WUE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 181,909 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 178,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Considerable amount of play , poor condition (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 172,479 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 172,479 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in centre bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger incorrectly fitted (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 162,480 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger corroded off back box is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 151,270 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2020 151,268 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2019 146,340 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. 17% criteria is 16%.

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

Rear suspension components all have surface corrosion

engine oil leak (underside)

Fail 21 Aug 2019 146,330 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. 17% criteria is 16%.

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

Rear suspension components all have surface corrosion

engine oil leak (underside)

Pass 7 Jul 2018 131,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged recommended (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush - recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged recommended (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 131,577 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged recommended (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush - recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged recommended (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 111,570 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 111,138 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Handbrake lever travel is high

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 92,013 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 87,899 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 87,899 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 79,577 miles

o/s +n/s rear tyres cracking on sidewalls +07 dot codes ?

o/s front abs ring fractured ?

o/s rear brake pads disintegrating due too heat ?

o/s rear disc discoloured due too heat ?

Fail 29 Apr 2015 79,577 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s +n/s rear tyres cracking on sidewalls +07 dot codes ?

o/s front abs ring fractured ?

o/s rear brake pads disintegrating due too heat ?

o/s rear disc discoloured due too heat ?

Pass 20 May 2014 66,148 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 66,148 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 54,060 miles

Center exhaust silencer has outer skin corrosion.

Fail 28 May 2013 54,060 miles

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

Center exhaust silencer has outer skin corrosion.

Fail 25 Jun 2012 49,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 49,429 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 43,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 38,196 miles

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

centre exhaust hanger corroded away but still secure

Pass 22 Jun 2010 38,196 miles

centre exhaust hanger corroded away but still secure

Fail 5 Jun 2009 33,590 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

puncture in near side front tyre

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 5 Jun 2009 33,590 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

puncture in near side front tyre

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 19 Jun 2008 28,090 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 21,525 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 15,877 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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NC03 WUE is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NC03 WUE, 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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NC03 WUE is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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