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AO53 LYX

2003 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

204,044 mi
Last recorded204,044 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 LYX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 204,044 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 185,951 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage near subframe (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 185,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage near subframe (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 169,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 169,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 150,599 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 Jun 2017 150,591 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 131,425 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 115,688 miles

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

os front fog light not working

Fail 16 Jul 2015 115,687 miles

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

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

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

os front fog light not working

Pass 17 Jul 2014 101,746 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Jul 2013 89,444 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 72,356 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 72,356 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2011 54,768 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 54,490 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 51,891 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 48,286 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2008 42,573 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 38,800 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 29,793 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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AO53 LYX is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AO53 LYX, 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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AO53 LYX is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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