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HV53 AHX

2003 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

217,362 mi
Last recorded217,362 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 AHX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 217,362 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 217,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2023 214,415 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 214,415 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 211,160 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 206,756 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 206,756 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 202,124 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess all (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2019 195,681 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 186,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 173,703 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 160,635 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 147,707 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 135,440 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 135,440 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 120,674 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 120,674 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 106,810 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 106,810 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 94,013 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 94,013 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 79,235 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 79,235 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 72,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 72,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 62,298 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 51,395 miles

centre exhaust mount showing corrsion

slight dampness on power steering hose

small chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Sep 2006 39,307 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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HV53 AHX is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HV53 AHX, 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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HV53 AHX is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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