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RJ03 NRE

2003 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

251,285 mi
Last recorded251,285 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 NRE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 251,285 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2013 224,768 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 12 Nov 2013 224,270 miles

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

Oil leak

Passenger wiper blade small tear

Rear wiper missing

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 199,743 miles

handbrake efficiency just meeting limits 19%

offside front lower balljoint unit does not appear to be fully located in hub assembly. retaining bolts tight and no play evident

Pass 28 May 2011 159,103 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 28 May 2011 159,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 13 May 2010 140,060 miles

Child seat fitted in rear

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

Front No. plate cracked

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 120,378 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 119,954 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 102,216 miles

N/S/R side light not working. (One still working).

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 78,000 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 58,900 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 58,900 miles

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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RJ03 NRE is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 RJ03 NRE, 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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RJ03 NRE is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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