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BF53 VTZ

2003 Volvo XC70

Gold Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

170,132 mi
Last recorded170,132 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 VTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 170,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 164,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 160,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 154,281 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 139,514 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 139,514 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated X2 (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 126,823 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 110,934 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 110,928 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 96,014 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 84,710 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 Sep 2011 80,683 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 80,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Sep 2010 71,623 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 71,580 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/s/f tyre cracking heavily on side walls & tread.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 63,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear folding seats not in use

Fail 24 Sep 2009 63,788 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear folding seats not in use

Pass 25 Sep 2008 56,901 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 49,159 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 49,159 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Apr 2007 43,228 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 37,834 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 37,834 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BF53 VTZ is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BF53 VTZ, 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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BF53 VTZ is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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