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MJ53 GYV

2003 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,254 mi
Last recorded186,254 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 GYV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 186,254 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 186,222 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 176,984 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 167,805 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 165,634 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 165,634 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 154,673 miles

Offside front tyre, Has a section of tread missing in a small area in the centre section of the tyre- Making it close to legal limit

exhaust centre box corroded

slight damage to front numberplate

slight play in both front anti roll bar droplinks

slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 13 Nov 2012 154,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front tyre, Has a section of tread missing in a small area in the centre section of the tyre- Making it close to legal limit

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

engine oil topped up for test

exhaust centre box corroded

handbrake travel slightly high

slight damage to front numberplate

slight play in both front anti roll bar droplinks

slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 22 Nov 2011 124,396 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2011 124,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2010 101,492 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 101,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 65,527 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 65,527 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 65,525 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 58,398 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Knock in steering rack

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 58,398 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Knock in steering rack

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

Rear tyres on 2.5 mm

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 49,087 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 49,087 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 31,063 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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MJ53 GYV is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MJ53 GYV, 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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MJ53 GYV is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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