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OV03 WOJ

2003 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

225,876 mi
Last recorded225,876 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 WOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 225,876 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 223,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 221,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 221,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 220,585 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 217,889 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 217,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 208,775 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 127,265 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2017 198,231 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 198,231 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 185,774 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 185,774 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 173,700 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 173,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 162,249 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 162,249 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 150,890 miles

advise o/s/r tyre is wearing on inner edge

n/s/f ball joint has play in it

slight play in n/s/f link rod

Fail 26 Mar 2012 133,831 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 133,831 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 120,941 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Oil leak

rear discs and pads 3,000 to 4,000

Pass 16 Apr 2010 109,410 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT DETERIORATION IN WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES

ADVISE VERY SLIGHT DETERIORATION IN O/S/F & N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES

Pass 21 Mar 2009 95,297 miles

Advise centre exhaust mount broken on one side

Pass 31 Mar 2008 80,750 miles

ADVISE DETERIORATION IN OSF & NSF FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHES

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

ADVISE VERY SLIGHT LRAK FROM NSR SHOCK ABSORBER

Fail 31 Mar 2008 80,750 miles

Nearside Rear Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ADVISE DETERIORATION IN OSF & NSF FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHES

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

ADVISE VERY SLIGHT LRAK FROM NSR SHOCK ABSORBER

Pass 26 Mar 2007 64,989 miles

Advise nsf tyre down to 3mm & wearing on inner & outer edges

Advise nsr tyre down to 2.5mm & wearing on inner edge

Advise osr tyre down to 3mm & wearing on inner edge slighty

Advise slight deterioration in front & rear number plates

Advise slight deterioration in osf & nsf front control arm bushes

Advise slight play in osr & nsr anti roll bar link rods

Fail 26 Mar 2007 64,989 miles

Advise nsf tyre down to 3mm & wearing on inner & outer edges

Advise nsr tyre down to 2.5mm & wearing on inner edge

Advise osr tyre down to 3mm & wearing on inner edge slighty

Advise slight deterioration in front & rear number plates

Advise slight deterioration in osf & nsf front control arm bushes

Advise slight play in osr & nsr anti roll bar link rods

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

Fail 5 May 2006 49,893 miles

Advise o/s/f tyre on 2mm.

Advise rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges.

Advise slight deteriation in the rear number plate.

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

Pass 5 May 2006 49,893 miles

Advise o/s/f tyre on 2mm.

Advise rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges.

Advise slight deteriation in the rear number plate.

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 WOJ is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 WOJ, 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 WOJ is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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