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LN53 AEX

2003 Volvo XC70

Gold Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,647 mi
Last recorded160,647 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 AEX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 160,647 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 150,748 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 141,875 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 135,331 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 135,329 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 124,708 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 124,707 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber o ring deteriorated (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 114,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front STONE CHIP IN DRIVERS VIEW NOT AFFECTING DRIVERS VISION

Pass 5 Jul 2019 100,527 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 81,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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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LN53 AEX is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LN53 AEX, 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 LN53 AEX registered?

LN53 AEX is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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