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OY03 VZB

2003 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,925 mi
Last recorded166,925 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 VZB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 166,925 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 166,898 miles

n/s/r light glass slightly damaged and under trays fitted obscuring some underside componants

Pass 7 Jul 2014 164,249 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 164,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 154,978 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front and rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2013 154,007 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 139,910 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 125,155 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 108,036 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 108,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 88,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape on inside edge

Pass 18 Jun 2009 88,592 miles

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape on inside edge

Pass 18 Jun 2008 70,425 miles

front shocks weak

front wishbone bushes split

Pass 16 Jul 2007 54,675 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 37,735 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 37,719 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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 VZB is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 113,777 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VZB, 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 VZB is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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