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SR03 MDE

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

185,006 mi
Last recorded185,006 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 MDE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 185,006 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 185,006 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 177,955 miles

Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Tie Rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 177,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Hid Kit Fitted. No Pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Hid Kit Fitted. No Pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Tie Rod (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2016 164,114 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 164,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 155,392 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 151,409 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 147,996 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 143,392 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front and rear tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 16 Feb 2012 138,443 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 138,443 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 132,269 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 132,269 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 126,524 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 107,428 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 107,428 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 84,367 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 84,367 miles

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

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 60,047 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)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2007 60,047 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 35,440 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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SR03 MDE 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 63.6%.

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 SR03 MDE, 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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SR03 MDE is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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