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RK03 XTH

2003 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,637 mi
Last recorded192,637 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 XTH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 192,637 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 186,940 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 179,784 miles

Engine is oily but not dripping.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting but still damping (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake discs are corroded but not weakened.

Slight 'chuff' from engine, possibly injector seal.

Fail 29 Apr 2019 179,784 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine is oily but not dripping.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting but still damping (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake discs are corroded but not weakened.

Slight 'chuff' from engine, possibly injector seal.

Pass 22 Mar 2019 178,430 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 168,167 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 158,342 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 149,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 136,446 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2014 123,222 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2014 123,222 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 118,385 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 118,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 105,757 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 105,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 88,303 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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)

rear exhaust mounting corroded and broken off

Fail 27 Jul 2011 88,303 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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)

rear exhaust mounting corroded and broken off

Pass 19 Oct 2010 83,380 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 82,765 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 81,068 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

front brake pads and discs close to wear limit

Pass 10 Jul 2008 78,181 miles

offside rear tyre worn slightly on edges

Fail 10 Jul 2008 78,181 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre worn slightly on edges

Pass 21 Jul 2007 70,013 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 54,869 miles

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

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

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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RK03 XTH is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RK03 XTH, 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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RK03 XTH is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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