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AV53 DWO

2003 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

193,213 mi
Last recorded193,213 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 DWO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2019 193,213 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded and snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not parking correctly, obstructing driver view (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect requires adjustment and lens clean (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer bracket corroded and snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect poor damping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect poor damping (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 185,527 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 185,265 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 179,364 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 173,457 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 165,209 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 164,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 149,626 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 149,626 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 132,778 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)

OSR Tyre has cuts but not exposing ply or cords at time of test.

Fail 22 Mar 2011 132,777 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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)

OSR Tyre has cuts but not exposing ply or cords at time of test.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 115,184 miles

unable to open o/s/r passenger door

Pass 30 Mar 2009 100,081 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 87,255 miles

'A' frame bushes strating to split.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

angle gear damp.

Fail 9 Jul 2008 87,255 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

'A' frame bushes strating to split.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

angle gear damp.

Pass 10 Aug 2007 75,755 miles

Front A frame/control arm bushes are starting to split.

O/S/F ant-roll bar link has play.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 55,989 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AV53 DWO is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AV53 DWO, 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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AV53 DWO is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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