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AO53 WUH

2003 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,807 mi
Last recorded157,807 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 WUH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 157,807 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 147,029 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 147,029 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 137,449 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 127,302 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 115,312 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 106,396 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

center exhaust outer skin corroded and split

front brake pads low

Pass 1 Dec 2014 106,396 miles

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

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

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

center exhaust outer skin corroded and split

front brake pads low

Fail 14 Nov 2013 95,888 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 95,888 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 79,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 79,786 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 67,278 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 54,740 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 54,740 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 40,890 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 40,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 28,371 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 24,825 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 19,069 miles

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

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 WUH is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WUH, 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 WUH is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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