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BL52 YCC

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

133,052 mi
Last recorded133,052 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 YCC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 133,052 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 130,340 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 129,322 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 129,320 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam arm broken (4.1.3 (b))

number plate light very dim

Pass 21 Feb 2019 124,326 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 124,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2018 118,722 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 118,722 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 111,717 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 111,715 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 106,120 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 100,879 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 100,874 miles

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)

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2014 95,467 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 95,465 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 91,047 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 91,047 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 85,142 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 85,142 miles

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)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 80,412 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 80,412 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 73,942 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 73,939 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 67,035 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2008 60,083 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 60,082 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 53,776 miles

offside front steering rack has slight play

Pass 1 Mar 2006 47,369 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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BL52 YCC is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 BL52 YCC, 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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What year was BL52 YCC registered?

BL52 YCC is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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