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CV53 TGZ

2003 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

205,708 mi
Last recorded205,708 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 TGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 205,708 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 196,136 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 196,136 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 185,292 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 185,206 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 169,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 158,982 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 158,982 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 149,095 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 149,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all four tyre valves cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2012 140,207 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 140,207 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 131,092 miles

both front brake hoses craking

front wish bone bushes debonding

osr and nsa anti roll bar links have freeplay

osr tail lamp cracked

rear suspension arm bushes slightly debonded both sides

rear tyres have craking on inner and outer side walls

Fail 9 Sep 2011 131,087 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front brake hoses craking

front side lights dim (both sides)

front wish bone bushes debonding

osr and nsa anti roll bar links have freeplay

osr tail lamp cracked

rear brake discs have excessive wear and corrosion

rear suspension arm bushes slightly debonded both sides

rear tyres have craking on inner and outer side walls

Pass 15 Sep 2010 120,683 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 108,668 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 108,668 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 98,358 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 98,358 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 88,404 miles

wear in both front brake discs and pads low

Pass 22 Aug 2006 72,299 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 TGZ is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CV53 TGZ, 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 CV53 TGZ registered?

CV53 TGZ is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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