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SO03 RVT

2003 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

118,078 mi
Last recorded118,078 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 RVT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 118,078 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2025 116,801 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 112,265 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 108,095 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 105,836 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 103,136 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 101,229 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Feb 2020 101,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 99,160 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 96,461 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 93,489 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 93,489 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 96,185 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2016 96,182 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2015 87,411 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 84,196 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 84,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 83,099 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 83,099 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 73,692 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 73,692 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 60,739 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 50,785 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 44,827 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 44,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 37,978 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 37,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 32,290 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 24,202 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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SO03 RVT is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 SO03 RVT, 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 SO03 RVT registered?

SO03 RVT is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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