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CV53 EWN

2003 Volvo XC70

Gold Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,386 mi
Last recorded128,386 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 EWN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 128,386 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 128,386 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 120,918 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 120,917 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 109,475 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear disc brakes corroded

slight play in n/s tierod

Pass 19 Feb 2016 109,165 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2016 109,153 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2015 105,615 miles

Coolant level below minimum requirements

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Slight play detected in near side front inner tie rod arm

Pass 13 Feb 2014 99,785 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 92,131 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 84,936 miles

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

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

long handbrake travel

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn excessively on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2012 84,936 miles

long handbrake travel

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn excessively on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2011 74,822 miles

front discs starting to corrode on inner faces

rear discs scored and slightly corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

slightly long handbrake travel

Fail 17 Feb 2010 67,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 67,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 54,627 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 44,114 miles

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

plastic covers over outer sills

Fail 9 Feb 2007 28,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 28,162 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 20,327 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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CV53 EWN is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CV53 EWN, 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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CV53 EWN is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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