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LG53 BCF

2003 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

192,336 mi
Last recorded192,336 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 BCF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 192,336 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 192,336 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 173,743 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 164,926 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 164,926 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 155,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 148,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 148,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 142,343 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 136,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring rubbing/touching shock when vehicle is jacked up

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 136,592 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring rubbing/touching shock when vehicle is jacked up

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 128,246 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint has light play

Pass 29 Aug 2017 121,067 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 121,067 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 111,774 miles

Front lower arm bushes splitting

Oily around rear differential

Power steering pump seeping fluid

Pass 21 Aug 2015 102,561 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses are perishing

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber top mounting worn

Oily around the rear differential

Slight vibration/roughness felt through the front wheel when rotated

Fail 21 Aug 2015 102,561 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses are perishing

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber top mounting worn

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oily around the rear differential

Slight vibration/roughness felt through the front wheel when rotated

Pass 29 Aug 2014 93,621 miles

minor chips in windscreen

minor movement in offside front steering rack rod

both front lower arm bushes perrished and split

minor serface cracks in both front brake flexi hoses

Fail 28 Aug 2014 93,621 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front lower arm bushes perrished and split

minor chips in windscreen

minor movement in offside front steering rack rod

minor serface cracks in both front brake flexi hoses

Pass 4 Sep 2013 84,444 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all front wishbone bushes perished

slight play front droplinks

Pass 30 Aug 2012 73,484 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 62,798 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 55,786 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 48,582 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 42,721 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 33,839 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 33,839 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 27,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 27,016 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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LG53 BCF is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LG53 BCF, 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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LG53 BCF is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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