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R70 RRF

2003 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,380 mi
Last recorded185,380 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 RRF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 185,380 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 185,372 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 177,252 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 177,251 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2018 161,927 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 161,927 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 142,832 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2017 142,832 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2016 123,400 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 116,699 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 114,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 106,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2014 106,692 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 98,482 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 91,798 miles

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

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

deep cuts in nearside rear tyre tread

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges and deep cuts in tread

offside and nearside wiper slightly smearing windscreen

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges and cuts in tread

offside rear tyre starting to wear on edges and deep cuts in tread

slight play in steering

Fail 20 Mar 2012 91,798 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

deep cuts in nearside rear tyre tread

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges and deep cuts in tread

offside and nearside wiper slightly smearing windscreen

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges and cuts in tread

offside rear tyre starting to wear on edges and deep cuts in tread

slight play in steering

Pass 31 Mar 2011 81,220 miles

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

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

deep cuts in nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 31 Mar 2011 81,220 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

deep cuts in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 26 Jun 2009 62,680 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 62,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 52,632 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 52,429 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

both rear tyre's wearing on inner edges of tread!

handbrake lever almost at end of working travel!

Pass 27 Apr 2007 47,764 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 47,633 miles

Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear upper position lamp not working!

Pass 5 Apr 2006 36,342 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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R70 RRF is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 R70 RRF, 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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R70 RRF is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 20 April 2003.

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