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OY03 OWH

2003 Volvo XC70

Gold Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

123,971 mi
Last recorded123,971 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 OWH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 123,971 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 117,961 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 112,706 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 105,085 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 99,157 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 95,533 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 88,081 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 88,081 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 87,127 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 85,757 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 84,299 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 84,299 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 81,592 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 78,344 miles

o/s/f tyre perished and worn on outer edge

slight movement in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 3 Apr 2013 75,042 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perished

movement in o/s/r anti roll bar drop link

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre perished

slight lip to to front inner discs

Pass 8 May 2012 70,869 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 70,869 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 66,713 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 May 2010 62,994 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 58,199 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 53,104 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 48,203 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 40,663 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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OY03 OWH is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OY03 OWH, 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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OY03 OWH is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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