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BJ53 PUV

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,547 mi
Last recorded139,547 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 PUV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2013 139,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Aug 2013 139,547 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Aug 2012 126,892 miles

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

front innerbushesperished

front reg plate cracked

frontdiscs rusting

n/s front rim dented

n/s rearanti roll bar link worn

Fail 20 May 2011 109,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s rear anti roll bar link worn

Pass 20 May 2011 109,806 miles

n/s rear anti roll bar link worn

Pass 3 Jun 2010 98,656 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 98,648 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 90,115 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 90,115 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 81,494 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 67,101 miles

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar link arms

Fail 18 Sep 2007 67,101 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar link arms

Pass 29 Aug 2006 51,641 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 51,641 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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BJ53 PUV is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BJ53 PUV, 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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BJ53 PUV is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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