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DU53 URF

2003 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

207,691 mi
Last recorded207,691 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 URF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 207,691 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 201,933 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 190,993 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 185,798 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 176,490 miles

exhaust center box in poor condition

Fail 10 Sep 2014 176,488 miles

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

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

exhaust center box in poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2013 165,437 miles

Ex centre box in poor condition

Ex rear hanger poor security

N/S/F Dip Beam slightly distorted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 155,045 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 155,040 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 143,931 miles

wiper blade worn nearside

Fail 26 Oct 2011 143,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

wiper blade worn nearside

Pass 8 Nov 2010 131,730 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 131,730 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 121,642 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 107,658 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 91,021 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 75,022 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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DU53 URF is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DU53 URF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU53 URF registered?

DU53 URF is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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The MOT history for DU53 URF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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