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CP53 MUA

2003 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,796 mi
Last recorded173,796 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 MUA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 173,796 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 165,315 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 158,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 158,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect and leaking fluid (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 152,582 miles

Nearside Rear shock weak bounce

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 145,164 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 138,488 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 129,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 122,030 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 122,027 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 116,832 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 116,832 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 112,133 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 108,612 miles

front tyre edges worn

Pass 20 May 2014 96,996 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 96,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 May 2013 84,232 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 77,011 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 59,740 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 56,599 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 55,600 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 53,235 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 50,071 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 40,629 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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CP53 MUA is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CP53 MUA, 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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CP53 MUA is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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