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HN53 UNM

2003 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

200,270 mi
Last recorded200,270 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 UNM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 200,270 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Sep 2017 200,239 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 181,631 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 181,271 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 164,640 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 164,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 146,360 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 130,571 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 130,571 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 119,205 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 108,304 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 97,461 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2010 97,461 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

nearside rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2009 87,655 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 87,655 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 77,822 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 71,241 miles

Oil misting around cam/valve cover and around power steering tank lower clip. Slight oil misting around injector number 2-not diesel leakage. Oil misting around auto gearbox valve body cover.

Play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link. Dent to O/S/F wheel outer edge. Both front lower arm front bushes are splitting. Slight play in steering rack.

Fail 29 Nov 2007 71,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil misting around cam/valve cover and around power steering tank lower clip. Slight oil misting around injector number 2-not diesel leakage. Oil misting around auto gearbox valve body cover.

Play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link. Dent to O/S/F wheel outer edge. Both front lower arm front bushes are splitting. Slight play in steering rack.

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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HN53 UNM is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HN53 UNM, 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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HN53 UNM is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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