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RE03 PVT

2003 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

80,677 mi
Last recorded80,677 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 PVT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 80,677 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 79,499 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 78,762 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 77,701 miles

Central Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 77,432 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 76,686 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 76,361 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 74,445 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and a nail (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 72,219 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 68,874 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 68,873 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 65,361 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 65,361 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 61,043 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 56,098 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 49,652 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 44,727 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 44,720 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 39,734 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,728 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 28,876 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 22,440 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 15,975 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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RE03 PVT is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel 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 RE03 PVT, 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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What year was RE03 PVT registered?

RE03 PVT is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is RE03 PVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE03 PVT shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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