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WD03 XAH

2003 Volvo XC70

Maroon Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

209,046 mi
Last recorded209,046 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 XAH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 209,046 miles

Offside Front Fog light lens damaged and bulb inoperation

Pass 4 Feb 2025 207,546 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

Pass 5 Feb 2024 206,161 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

Pass 10 Feb 2023 204,917 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 204,913 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 203,902 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

Pass 1 Feb 2021 198,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 194,624 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 194,621 miles

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater missing lens (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 186,550 miles

Offside Rear d bush slight play

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2018 178,232 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 178,196 miles

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

Offside steering arm slight play

Pass 1 Feb 2017 168,772 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 160,553 miles

Offside steering slight play

Pass 10 Feb 2015 154,604 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 142,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 131,701 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 131,701 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 119,884 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 119,884 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 106,778 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 160,703 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 93,916 miles

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

both rear tyre walls slightly perished

Fail 20 Nov 2009 93,752 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

both rear tyre walls slightly perished

Fail 17 Nov 2008 78,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 17 Nov 2008 78,694 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 26 Nov 2007 64,132 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 64,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 42,075 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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WD03 XAH is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Maroon with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WD03 XAH, 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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What year was WD03 XAH registered?

WD03 XAH is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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