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OV03 OGU

2003 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

281,060 mi
Last recorded281,060 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 OGU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 281,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 280,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Jan 2026 279,026 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 261,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 261,446 miles

Front Position lamp not working both lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 260,005 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 257,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 252,035 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 243,594 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front steering arm has excessive play

Pass 25 Apr 2019 219,113 miles

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

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

nearside front outer cv boot poor

slight handbrake travel

Fail 25 Apr 2019 219,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

nearside front outer cv boot poor

slight handbrake travel

Pass 23 Apr 2018 201,763 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge low & cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 201,763 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge low & cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 180,964 miles

front tyres 3mm approx

offside headlamp damp slightly affecting aim

slight handbrake travel

Fail 24 Apr 2017 180,964 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav (8.3.1e)

front tyres 3mm approx

offside headlamp damp slightly affecting aim

slight handbrake travel

Pass 25 Apr 2016 174,435 miles

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

front wiper blades staring to split

Pass 23 Apr 2015 164,300 miles

Both rear exhaust hangers broken/previously repaired

Both rear lower main suspension arms inner bushes seperating

Front + rear registration plates starting to delaminate

Nearside front suspension top mount perishing

Nearside rear handbrake slightly lazy

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge-2mm tread -monitor

Offside front tyre 3mm tread

Slight offside steering rack/rod play

nearside front tyre 2mm tread- monitor

some wear/corrosion lips to front discs

Fail 10 Apr 2015 163,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Both rear exhaust hangers broken/previously repaired

Both rear lower main suspension arms inner bushes seperating

Front + rear registration plates starting to delaminate

Nearside front suspension top mount perishing

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge-2mm tread -monitor

Offside front brake hose perishing

Offside front tyre 3mm tread

Offside number plate light dim - recommend replace

Slight offside steering rack/rod play

Slight up and down play in offside front ball joint- recommend replace

Some wear/surface corrosion to rear brake discs

nearside front tyre 2mm tread- monitor

some wear/corrosion lips to front discs

Pass 28 Apr 2014 149,093 miles

slight play in o/s/f inner track rod.

Fail 24 Apr 2014 148,949 miles

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

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

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

slight play in o/s/f inner track rod.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 135,793 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 135,742 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 122,476 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 122,384 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2011 110,942 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 99,782 miles

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

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

o/s number plate dim.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 86,595 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 71,807 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 57,189 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 44,867 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 OGU is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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