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WG03 VHN

2003 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,848 mi
Last recorded146,848 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 VHN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 146,848 miles

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 129,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn at inner edge

n/s/f tyre worn at outer edge

Fail 17 Jul 2015 129,679 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn at inner edge

n/s/f tyre worn at outer edge

Pass 22 Jul 2014 115,051 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 115,051 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 109,061 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 109,061 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 98,404 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 91,747 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 91,747 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 84,333 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 84,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 73,955 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 64,311 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 51,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear door skin dented.

rear tyre treads low on inner shoulders.

small cut in nearside front tyre sidewall.

Fail 1 Sep 2006 42,237 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 42,237 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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WG03 VHN is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WG03 VHN, 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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WG03 VHN is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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