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CV53 WTF

2003 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

220,488 mi
Last recorded220,488 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 WTF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 220,488 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

fuel smell - engine covers fitted

various oil leaks

Fail 23 Sep 2019 220,487 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked to canvass (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked to canvass (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Steering system slightly rough & noisy (2.1.1 (a))

fuel smell - engine covers fitted

various oil leaks

Pass 26 Sep 2018 210,807 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

lower front gearbox mount deteriorating

oil leak engine areas

Pass 25 Sep 2017 200,316 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 188,029 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 188,029 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 174,536 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 174,536 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 160,546 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 151,096 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Sep 2013 151,091 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Sep 2012 137,981 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 137,981 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 128,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 128,817 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 115,283 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 115,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 103,514 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 88,622 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 71,662 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 52,326 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 WTF is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CV53 WTF, 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 WTF registered?

CV53 WTF is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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