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VE03 NZH

2003 Volvo XC70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,563 mi
Last recorded115,563 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 NZH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 115,563 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 115,505 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 111,624 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 111,624 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 110,465 miles

exhaust rear silencer box perished and broken hanger

Fail 11 May 2012 110,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear silencer box perished and broken hanger

Pass 25 May 2011 105,526 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 102,232 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 102,232 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 99,174 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 99,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 15 May 2008 84,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 84,817 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 69,002 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 69,002 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2006 49,685 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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VE03 NZH is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VE03 NZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE03 NZH registered?

VE03 NZH is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is VE03 NZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE03 NZH shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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