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RL03 PMU

2003 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

262,964 mi
Last recorded262,964 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 PMU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 262,964 miles

Central centre exhaust box - outer skin corroded

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

Fuel pipe chafing rear fuel pipe perishing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nsf headlight slight condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front nsf foglight not working

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nsr tyre has nail in tread (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre - on 3mm - worn inner edge - seek replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 262,964 miles

Central centre exhaust box - outer skin corroded

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

Fuel pipe chafing rear fuel pipe perishing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nsf headlight slight condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front nsf foglight not working

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nsr tyre has nail in tread (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre - on 3mm - worn inner edge - seek replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 252,927 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside mirror repair

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

handbrake travel long

oil on undertray

Fail 7 Feb 2025 252,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision detatched (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision detached (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside mirror repair

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

handbrake travel long

oil on undertray

Pass 6 Jan 2024 239,890 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 236,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 236,494 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 229,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 226,322 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 220,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 209,765 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 199,802 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 181,859 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 29 Sep 2016 181,856 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 21 Sep 2015 165,790 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 149,157 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 149,157 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 127,251 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 127,251 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 112,532 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 112,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 99,824 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 84,896 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 84,896 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 67,625 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 48,415 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 48,415 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 32,005 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 21,648 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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RL03 PMU is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 RL03 PMU, 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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RL03 PMU is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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