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X70 DML

2003 Volvo XC70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

195,387 mi
Last recorded195,387 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX70 DML
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 195,387 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault ESC warning message (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed Emission test aborted, Lamda reading too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leaking after cat, system heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault SRS fault warning message (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2024 195,329 miles

both front shocks corroded and in poor condition

exhaust blow

exhaust in very poor condition

front wish bone arm front bushes worn

fuel cap seal in poor condition

o/s rear brake binding

rear propshaft rubber in poor condition

rear suspension arms corroded /poor condition

rear upper wish bone arm bushes worn /poor condition

right hand rear parking brake effort low

Pass 5 Oct 2023 195,283 miles

exhaust blow

exhaust in poor condition

rear exhaust box in poor condition

steering u.j worn

vehicle under side corrded

Pass 13 Oct 2022 195,207 miles

Exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 195,207 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure N/S O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 195,140 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020

Exhaust mid silencer corroded

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 195,030 miles

EXHAUST POOR CONDITION & FIXING BOLTS CORRODED

Fail 8 Nov 2019 195,030 miles

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

EXHAUST POOR CONDITION & FIXING BOLTS CORRODED

Pass 6 Nov 2018 194,677 miles

Exhaust system poor condition

Front brake hoses perished in very poor condition

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Nov 2017 194,319 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

front brake hoses in poor condition

fuel fillter in poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2016 193,954 miles

EXHAUST POOR CONDITION

Pass 13 Nov 2015 193,846 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 193,846 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 186,927 miles

front flexi brake pipes in poor condition

o/s/r tyre near wear limit

poor beam pattern from o/s/f brake pipe

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 16 Nov 2013 180,455 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 167,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 167,674 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 147,397 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 147,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 123,719 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f lower suspension front inner bush slight play

traction control light stays on

very slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 23 Sep 2009 99,138 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

nearside front flexi brake hose starting to deteriorate close to ferrule

Fail 23 Sep 2009 99,138 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

nearside front flexi brake hose starting to deteriorate close to ferrule

Pass 29 Sep 2008 71,713 miles

front number plate deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play starting in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 29 Sep 2008 71,713 miles

front number plate deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight play starting in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 1 Oct 2007 44,506 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 1 Oct 2007 44,506 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front number plate starting to deteriorate.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 20,680 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 DML is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol 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 X70 DML, 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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X70 DML is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 September 2003.

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