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CN53 JBZ

2003 Volvo XC70

White Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

103,930 mi
Last recorded103,930 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 JBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 103,930 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 103,930 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 102,686 miles

n/side rear upper position light not working. o/side wiper blade split.

Pass 11 Dec 2013 101,033 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 101,033 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 99,762 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 97,213 miles

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

rear brake disc's slighty worn

Fail 28 Nov 2011 97,212 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

rear brake disc's slighty worn

Pass 3 Dec 2010 94,911 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake readings taken in icy conditions

Fail 3 Dec 2010 94,910 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake readings taken in icy conditions

Pass 2 Nov 2009 91,378 miles

Both front wiper blades split. Nearside front position light deteriorating.

Fail 30 Oct 2009 91,373 miles

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

Both front wiper blades split. Nearside front position light deteriorating.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 86,967 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 86,938 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2007 80,839 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 80,839 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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CN53 JBZ is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in White with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CN53 JBZ, 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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CN53 JBZ is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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