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MW53 RTV

2003 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

141,776 mi
Last recorded141,776 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 RTV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 141,776 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2025 136,445 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2024 133,546 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 131,442 miles

OSR tyre has a nail in tread

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 131,442 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

OSR tyre has a nail in tread

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 129,922 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 127,996 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 126,221 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 123,144 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 116,103 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight in both

Fail 4 Jul 2018 116,095 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight in both

Pass 22 Jun 2017 107,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre approaching markers near outer edge of tread

Offside Front Tyre approaching markers near outer edge of tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 99,697 miles

Nearside + offside rear tyres cracking

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 91,094 miles

nearside + offside front tyres appoaching wearbars

nearside + offside rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 16 Jun 2015 90,935 miles

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

nearside + offside front tyres appoaching wearbars

nearside + offside rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 1 Jul 2014 84,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 76,862 miles

2X screws in nearside rear tyre

Exhaust bracket broken just before back box

Pass 22 Jun 2012 69,958 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 69,935 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 63,050 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 63,032 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 55,426 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 46,998 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 44,528 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 41,041 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 36,793 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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MW53 RTV is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 MW53 RTV, 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 MW53 RTV registered?

MW53 RTV is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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