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VA52 VOM

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

159,034 mi
Last recorded159,034 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 VOM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 159,034 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 154,768 miles

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Slight play in both inner steering arms

Fail 4 Jan 2018 154,768 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil level low

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Slight play in both inner steering arms

Pass 4 Jan 2017 148,804 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leaks

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2017 148,803 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Pad wiring (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure Pad wiring (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leaks

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2016 143,044 miles

slight oil leak leak from rear diff

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/60r18 (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 7 Jan 2016 143,044 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/60r18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear suspension arm bush de-bonding

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

slight oil leak leak from rear diff

Pass 9 Jan 2015 133,328 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tie rod arm bush badly worn

Fail 6 Jan 2015 133,258 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust rusty

front pads look low

rear pads 1/2 worn

Pass 10 Jan 2014 120,716 miles

rear box rusty

Fail 10 Jan 2014 120,716 miles

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

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

rear box rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2013 117,518 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exh box corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2013 117,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exh box corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2012 102,752 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front and o/s/r tyres wearing low on edges

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2012 102,730 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front and o/s/r tyres wearing low on edges

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2011 93,804 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Slight movement in steering wheel

Pass 18 Aug 2010 86,151 miles

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

baby seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 22 Aug 2009 74,982 miles

both rear tyres are bold on inner edges

child seat fitted to rear seat

full plastic engine cover and under tray is fitted

o/s/f inner cv boot is leaking grease

o/s/r indicator is slightly discoloured

Fail 10 Aug 2009 74,117 miles

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

all brake discs are heavily worn and lipped

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres are bold on inner edges

child seat fitted to rear seat

full plastic engine cover and under tray is fitted

o/s/f inner cv boot is leaking grease

o/s/r indicator is slightly discoloured

rear brake pads are approx 2mm

Pass 12 Aug 2008 59,300 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 53,359 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 44,135 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 33,396 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)

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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VA52 VOM is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VA52 VOM, 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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VA52 VOM is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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