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YY03 BPX

2003 Volvo XC70

Gold Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

200,148 mi
Last recorded200,148 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 BPX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 200,148 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 200,148 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak also limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 192,260 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 189,480 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 189,480 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounts are broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 176,200 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 165,895 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 162,700 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 162,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 152,164 miles

1 of 2 nearside rear lamps inoperative

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 138,604 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 119,894 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 119,894 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 93,958 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 75,029 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 72,910 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 72,910 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 64,116 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 64,116 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 57,772 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 54,901 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 52,301 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 52,301 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 51,411 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,025 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 50,025 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 49,014 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 39,214 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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YY03 BPX is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YY03 BPX, 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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YY03 BPX is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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