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AF52 GVK

2003 Volvo XC70

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,350 mi
Last recorded137,350 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 GVK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 137,350 miles

coil springs corroded

front lower arm bushes deteriorated

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

oil leak

rear indicators slightly discoloured

rear suspension bushes worn/deteriorated

slight play in offside and nearside inner steering rack arms

Fail 10 May 2018 137,349 miles

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

coil springs corroded

front lower arm bushes deteriorated

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

oil leak

parking brake high (poor condition)

rear indicators slightly discoloured

rear suspension bushes worn/deteriorated

slight play in offside and nearside inner steering rack arms

Pass 28 Apr 2017 134,848 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 34,848 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 131,248 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 127,336 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in nearside steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 118,549 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 118,437 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 105,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

handbrake travel

Fail 5 Apr 2013 105,729 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

handbrake travel

Pass 30 Mar 2012 97,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 97,248 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 85,418 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 78,299 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 72,759 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 72,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play n/s and o/s/f wheels RACK.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 61,623 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 57,854 miles

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

exhaust mounting corroded and broken

Pass 30 Nov 2005 50,936 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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AF52 GVK is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AF52 GVK, 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 AF52 GVK registered?

AF52 GVK is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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