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PX03 VPE

2003 Volvo XC70

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

221,544 mi
Last recorded221,544 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 VPE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 221,544 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 220,507 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 210,353 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 197,373 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 179,175 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 1 Jul 2019 179,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 3 Jul 2018 165,052 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 147,187 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

cill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

front suspension arms (front bush) slight play, both sides.

Fail 8 Jun 2017 147,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

cill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

front suspension arms (front bush) slight play, both sides.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 131,668 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 131,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

mil light on

Fail 22 Jan 2016 131,613 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened drop link bars (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened drop link bar (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone bushes (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone bushes (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2015 127,051 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 127,020 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 116,570 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 108,021 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 100,326 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 100,275 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs badley corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2011 91,625 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 71,536 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 71,530 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 74,482 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 730,070 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre scrubbed on outside

Pass 23 Apr 2008 69,629 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 58,744 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 48,360 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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PX03 VPE is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 PX03 VPE, 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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PX03 VPE is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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