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LS52 LZE

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,430 mi
Last recorded126,430 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 LZE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2018 126,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 126,430 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 122,562 miles

park brake efficiency only just attained

Pass 29 Apr 2016

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

exhaust mountings corroded and insecure

Fail 29 Apr 2016

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 103,783 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 93,989 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 84,533 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 84,533 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 75,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 66,792 miles

advise unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic skirts fitted.

Fail 1 Nov 2010 66,791 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic skirts fitted.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 60,436 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 60,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 53,219 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 53,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 50,421 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 50,421 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 43,709 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 34,736 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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LS52 LZE is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LS52 LZE, 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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LS52 LZE is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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