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AY52 XWE

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

253,654 mi
Last recorded253,654 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 XWE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 253,654 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 237,808 miles

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/ and o/s/r suspension arm inner bushs worn

noise from belt area

play in o/s steering rack

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads low

transmission fault on dash

Pass 1 May 2014 225,696 miles

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

n/s/f tyre low

oil leak from gearbox

play in o/s track rod

rear indicators going white

Pass 30 Apr 2013 212,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 30 Apr 2013 212,961 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 26 Apr 2012 200,253 miles

rear belts not tested -- child seats fitted.

Fail 26 Apr 2012 200,246 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear belts not tested -- child seats fitted.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 182,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside fronttyre wearing close to wear indicators

slight play in steering rack offside front

Pass 30 Apr 2010 168,039 miles

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

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

front lower arm bushes deteriorating

rear belts not tested -- childseats fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2010 168,039 miles

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front lower arm bushes deteriorating

rear belts not tested -- childseats fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2009 152,634 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front lower arm rear bushes slightly worn

n/s/r tyre getting low

play in o/s/f wheel

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2009 152,634 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front lower arm rear bushes slightly worn

n/s/r tyre getting low

play in o/s/f wheel

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2008 139,961 miles

slight play o/s/f wishbone inner bushs

Pass 7 Feb 2007 123,413 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 122,972 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 100,775 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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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AY52 XWE is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 113,777 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AY52 XWE, 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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AY52 XWE is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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