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VN03 MPE

2003 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

175,346 mi
Last recorded175,346 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 MPE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 175,346 miles

Oil leak steering rack ()

engine covers fitted

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 175,346 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak steering rack ()

engine covers fitted

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 174,941 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable leaking (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2016 164,333 miles

Front under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 153,408 miles

undershield fitted time of test

Fail 21 Sep 2015 153,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

undershield fitted time of test

Pass 25 Sep 2014 140,124 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 127,548 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 127,548 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 118,187 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 108,174 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 108,174 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 98,208 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 98,208 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 85,318 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 85,136 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 75,078 miles

Rear Number Plate starting to De-laminate

Fail 22 Sep 2008 75,078 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Number Plate starting to De-laminate

Pass 26 Sep 2007 63,274 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 63,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 43,242 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inside edge

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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VN03 MPE is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VN03 MPE, 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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VN03 MPE is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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