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Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded Near an Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near an Offside wearing heavier on the shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords many cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Coil spring corroded Near an Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near an Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ? bulb ? (4.1.2 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded Near an Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near an Offside wearing heavier on the shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords many cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Coil spring corroded Near an Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near an Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut(s) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near and Offside perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut(s) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Near and Offside 2x501 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage pinion seal area (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage pump pinion (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake performance not tested no pads rear (1.2.1 (g))
Front Position lamp not working Near and Offside (4.2.1 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Near and Offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily deteriorated, pedal and steering fluctuating when braking (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pad ground out disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Power steering pump has slight seepage pump pinion (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal pinion shaft (2.3.3b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal pinion shaft (2.3.3b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front NEAR AND OFFSIDE tyres worn on the shoulder(s)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)
Front NEAR AND OFFSIDE tyres worn on the shoulder(s)
Centre Exhaust Casing Corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Centre Exhaust Casing Corroded
rear exhaust heat shield corroded
front discs corroded slight
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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AO53 WUL is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.
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 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 AO53 WUL, 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 WUL is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 November 2003.
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