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LG53 WFB

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

109,465 mi
Last recorded109,465 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 WFB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 109,465 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 109,465 miles

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 109,456 miles

both rear suspension arms corroded-exhaust corroded/minor leak-o s f + n s f tyres on limit-parking brake passed on limit-oil leak-

Pass 16 Aug 2022 109,445 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 109,426 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 109,353 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 109,353 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 109,295 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 109,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

handbrake has long travel

Pass 20 Aug 2018 108,994 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 108,994 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 108,652 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 105,641 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 94,917 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 94,917 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Feb 2015 92,137 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 83,142 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 83,142 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 76,279 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 68,084 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 60,752 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 52,702 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 43,965 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 36,647 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 29,595 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 29,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 WFB is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 WFB, 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 LG53 WFB registered?

LG53 WFB is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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