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SM03 DVP

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

174,571 mi
Last recorded174,571 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 DVP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 174,571 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 172,196 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 170,900 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2019 166,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 157,348 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 150,091 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 142,175 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 134,698 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 134,698 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 126,066 miles

Front wipers torn (pair)

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

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2014 126,065 miles

Offside 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)

Front wipers torn (pair)

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

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2013 118,607 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2012 109,359 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 109,359 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 98,443 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 98,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 87,542 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 75,294 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 63,008 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 49,383 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 49,383 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

NEARSIDE FRONT AND REAR FLOOR DAMAGED

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

OIL LEAK AT POWER STEERING RESVOIR

OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 37,600 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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SM03 DVP is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SM03 DVP, 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 SM03 DVP registered?

SM03 DVP is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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