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V11 NDG

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

256,619 mi
Last recorded256,619 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV11 NDG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 256,619 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 256,607 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Auxillary belt badly worn

Exhaust badly deteriorated

Rear suspension arms inner bushes badly deteriorated but no play

Pass 4 Aug 2016 240,511 miles

corrosion to exhaust back box top skin

corrosion to exhaust centre flange bolts

front indicators fading colour

rear lower suspension arms inner bushes heavily worn

some wear to rear anti roll bar mount bushes

Fail 4 Aug 2016 240,511 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust back box top skin

corrosion to exhaust centre flange bolts

front indicators fading colour

rear lower suspension arms inner bushes heavily worn

some wear to rear anti roll bar mount bushes

Pass 24 Mar 2015 210,521 miles

Both rear lower main suspension arms inner bushes deteriorating/weakening

Center exhaust/cat flange corroding/weakening-rec replace

Engine oil leak

Nearside front suspension top mount perishing

Offside lower engine support mount seperating/oil contaminated

Rear exhaust silencer outer layer corroding

some wear/movement to both rear antiroll bar mount bushes

Fail 24 Mar 2015 210,521 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear lower main suspension arms inner bushes deteriorating/weakening

Center exhaust/cat flange corroding/weakening-rec replace

Engine oil leak

Nearside front suspension top mount perishing

Offside lower engine support mount seperating/oil contaminated

Rear exhaust silencer outer layer corroding

some wear/movement to both rear antiroll bar mount bushes

Pass 14 Apr 2014 181,544 miles

both rear lower main suspension armsinner bushes separating/weakening

centre exhaust flange corroding

separating to o/s lower engine support mount

some n/s/f brake judder

windscreen chipped

Fail 11 Apr 2014 181,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both rear lower main suspension armsinner bushes separating/weakening

centre exhaust flange corroding

separating to o/s lower engine support mount

some n/s/f brake judder

windscreen chipped

Pass 27 Mar 2013 154,997 miles

STRONG ADVISE n/s/r shockabsorber has a oil leak, recommend attention

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 26 Mar 2013 154,997 miles

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

STRONG ADVISE n/s/r shockabsorber has a oil leak, recommend attention

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 28 Mar 2012 137,619 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

various suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 131,830 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

knocking noise from rear offside brake

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2011 131,826 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

knocking noise from rear offside brake

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2010 119,985 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 119,980 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 110,713 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 110,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 110,713 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 94,639 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 77,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 77,783 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 59,026 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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V11 NDG 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 54.5%.

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 V11 NDG, 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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V11 NDG is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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