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WR03 NUH

2003 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

144,680 mi
Last recorded144,680 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 NUH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 144,680 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

rear brakes in poor condition

Fail 5 Dec 2022 144,674 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

rear brakes in poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2021 125,352 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Dec 2021 125,347 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

hand brake requires attention

Pass 4 Dec 2020 112,130 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 108,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 108,183 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 106,958 miles

Central Exhaust rusty but not blowing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner + Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 106,957 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Central Exhaust rusty but not blowing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner + Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 103,899 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 101,002 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 100,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 96,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 96,173 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 89,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 81,145 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 81,145 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 73,762 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 64,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 64,568 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 56,476 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 47,767 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 47,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all 4 tyres worn close to limit

Pass 20 Jun 2007 36,983 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 29,127 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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WR03 NUH is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WR03 NUH, 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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WR03 NUH is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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