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AV53 FJN

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

140,334 mi
Last recorded140,334 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 FJN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 140,334 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 135,958 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 132,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing on outer edge and tyre is old and starting to crack on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

all4 brake discs are rusty as car has been parked up

Pass 27 Sep 2017 128,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread is worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre tread old and has cracks all over tread and sidewalls

Fail 27 Sep 2017 128,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread is worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre tread old and has cracks all over tread and sidewalls

Pass 20 Sep 2016 125,463 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 122,446 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 119,776 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear shock damp

Pass 10 Sep 2014 119,776 miles

nearside rear shock damp

Pass 13 Sep 2013 112,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 106,784 miles

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

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

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

centre silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2012 106,784 miles

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

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

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

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

centre silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 101,691 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 97,163 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 90,700 miles

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

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

rear anti-roll bar - slight play in offside droplink

Fail 9 Sep 2009 90,700 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear anti-roll bar - slight play in offside droplink

Pass 19 Sep 2008 81,188 miles

front nomber plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2007 66,785 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

front number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 3 Oct 2007 66,785 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

front number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 8 Sep 2006 47,307 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 47,307 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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AV53 FJN is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver 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 AV53 FJN, 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 FJN is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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