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DF53 MWC

2003 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

213,714 mi
Last recorded213,714 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 MWC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 213,714 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 213,714 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 170,919 miles

Slight crack in windscreen.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 120,492 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 119,681 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 99,152 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 99,152 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 82,368 miles

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

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

advise both rear discs slightly corroded around outer edge

n/s rear wheel bearing noisey on road test cant spin up wheel due to 4WD advise replace ASAP

Fail 22 Nov 2007 82,288 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

advise both rear discs slightly corroded around outer edge

n/s rear wheel bearing noisey on road test cant spin up wheel due to 4WD advise replace ASAP

Pass 7 Dec 2006 64,685 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise part of rear exhaust mount broken

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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DF53 MWC is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DF53 MWC, 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 DF53 MWC registered?

DF53 MWC is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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