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OV03 OGW

2003 Volvo XC70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

153,236 mi
Last recorded153,236 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 OGW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 153,236 miles

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

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 8 May 2019 143,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

eml light on

Pass 11 May 2018 128,513 miles

Covers Fitted

EML

Fail 11 May 2018 128,513 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Covers Fitted

EML

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 113,204 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 113,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 100,743 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 100,077 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil level low

Pass 13 Jan 2015 91,807 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 84,100 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 75,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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)

fuel cap seal poor condition

top engine torque bush split.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 67,820 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

centre exhaust mount broken

childseat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt

fuel cap seal slightly pearished

top engine mount deteriorating

Pass 25 Jan 2011 60,696 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 55,227 miles

Nearside mirror glass insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2009 50,445 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 45,794 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 40,219 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 32,369 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 OGW is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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