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X70 AFH

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

156,116 mi
Last recorded156,116 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX70 AFH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 156,116 miles

ALL Rear suspension bushes worn / deteriorated

Front Nearside and offside - Strut lower spring cups very close to tyres

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 152,424 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 167,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside - very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside - flexi to main steel lines from callipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside forwardmost bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 146,388 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 May 2022 140,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation on lens (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 131,722 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 131,721 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2020 130,916 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 129,815 miles

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

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

slighnt play o/s/f wishbone

Fail 13 Apr 2019 129,815 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

slighnt play o/s/f wishbone

Pass 21 Apr 2018 125,035 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 121,151 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 117,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

insulation on metal brake pipes bubbling

Pass 4 Mar 2015 113,374 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 109,135 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 104,097 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2012 97,483 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 91,690 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 91,680 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 85,009 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 77,639 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 69,171 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 60,337 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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X70 AFH is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 X70 AFH, 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 X70 AFH registered?

X70 AFH is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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