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YY03 UXV

2003 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

173,081 mi
Last recorded173,081 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 UXV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 173,081 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mounting cracked / torn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 173,036 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Strut top mounting cracked / torn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 157,861 miles

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS wishbone forward bushes slight cracking / perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 148,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone forward bush slightly cracked / perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone forward bush slightly cracked / perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 133,072 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2022 133,072 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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))

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2021 121,340 miles

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

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

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2020 112,650 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2019 103,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 89,384 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

engine & sill covers fitted

service over due

Fail 10 Dec 2018 89,384 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

engine & sill covers fitted

service over due

Pass 2 Jan 2018 75,742 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 74,069 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 74,069 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 71,932 miles

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

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 69,525 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 66,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 62,926 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 59,406 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 56,243 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 56,243 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 52,102 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 48,354 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 43,898 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 37,234 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 31,296 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 UXV is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 UXV, 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 UXV is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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