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OV03 OGC

2003 Volvo XC70

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,397 mi
Last recorded100,397 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 OGC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 100,397 miles

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

undertray etc fitted, limiting view to some testable items

Pass 3 Feb 2023 94,670 miles

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

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated, outer skin becoming detached,, recommend check

undertrays/sill covers fitted, limiting view of some testable items

Pass 12 Jan 2022 92,794 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are 7 years old, and starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust silencer box deteriorated, shedding outer skin

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view

Pass 5 Feb 2021 91,891 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and n/s/r brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s and n/s wiper rubbers, perished on ends, recommend replace (3.4 (b) (i))

centre exhaust silencer, box deteriorated

under trays and sill covers fitted, limiting view

Fail 2 Feb 2021 91,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play under load (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and n/s/r brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s and n/s wiper rubbers, perished on ends, recommend replace (3.4 (b) (i))

centre exhaust silencer, box deteriorated

under trays and sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 23 Jan 2020 91,376 miles

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

centre exhaust silencer, deteriorated, outer casing partially loose

under trays and sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 21 Jan 2019 89,418 miles

centre exhaust silencer, slight deterioration

under trays and sill covers fitted, limting view

Pass 17 Jan 2018 87,644 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play recommend replace (2.2.B.1f)

centre exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

under trays and sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 7 Jan 2017 85,137 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 83,037 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 83,037 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 77,106 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 77,082 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 71,747 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 69,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 69,967 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 66,204 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 61,941 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 56,258 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 56,258 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 51,506 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 44,004 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 44,004 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 32,886 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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OV03 OGC is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV03 OGC, 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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OV03 OGC is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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