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SM03 XAA

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,193 mi
Last recorded106,193 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 XAA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 106,193 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 106,193 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 100,353 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 93,642 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 86,612 miles

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

rear silencer heat shield adrift

Fail 19 Jul 2011 86,612 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

rear silencer heat shield adrift

top o/s/r side light inop (twin bulb type lamp)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 80,380 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 80,373 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 69,003 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 58,548 miles

advise x2 front tyres worn on edges

Fail 29 May 2007 47,279 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 47,279 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 34,535 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 34,535 miles

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

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 XAA is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XAA, 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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SM03 XAA is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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