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OW03 UGN

2003 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,102 mi
Last recorded172,102 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 UGN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 172,102 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Third Row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 172,102 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Exhaust System Corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Not Working

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 168,569 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 161,860 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 149,073 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 149,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 137,295 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 137,295 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 125,212 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 125,212 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 114,973 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 114,973 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

n/side rear door does not open from inside.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 103,421 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 89,624 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

handbrake travel on limit

Fail 18 Mar 2010 89,623 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2009 81,139 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 81,139 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 72,797 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 64,253 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 64,253 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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OW03 UGN is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OW03 UGN, 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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OW03 UGN is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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