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PJ03 XJU

2003 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

211,359 mi
Last recorded211,359 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 XJU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 211,359 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 206,827 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 206,825 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 206,795 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 194,032 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 182,440 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 182,360 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 165,206 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 165,206 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 146,934 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 129,434 miles

both rear and n/s front tyre scrubbed off on inside edges

Fail 10 Jun 2013 113,222 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 113,222 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 105,077 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 94,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 94,003 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 79,883 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 70,033 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 58,350 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 43,998 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 43,607 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 39,788 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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PJ03 XJU is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PJ03 XJU, 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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PJ03 XJU is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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