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WM03 XCA

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

168,752 mi
Last recorded168,752 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 XCA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 168,752 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 168,743 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 159,082 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 159,082 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 148,102 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 133,710 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 133,674 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 115,762 miles

rear number plate starting to disfigure

slight fluctuation to n/s front brake

Fail 21 Aug 2009 115,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s rear brake disc corroded

rear number plate starting to disfigure

slight fluctuation to n/s front brake

Pass 20 Aug 2008 94,385 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 94,380 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 3 Aug 2007 73,324 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 55,782 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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WM03 XCA is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 110,133 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 V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WM03 XCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WM03 XCA registered?

WM03 XCA is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 August 2003.

Is WM03 XCA safe to buy?

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