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OE53 ZGT

2003 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

188,843 mi
Last recorded188,843 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 ZGT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 188,843 miles

Central exhaust box deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edges worn

Nearside Rear innside edge of tyre worn

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edges worn

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear tyre innside edge worn

Fail 31 Aug 2017 188,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central exhaust box deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edges worn

Nearside Rear innside edge of tyre worn

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edges worn

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear tyre innside edge worn

Pass 10 Aug 2016 171,888 miles

play detected in steering rack

Fail 9 Aug 2016 171,883 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

play detected in steering rack

N/s/f inner rack end excessive play

Pass 28 Aug 2015 159,564 miles

center box of exhaust deteriorated

engine covers fitted

nearside and offside front tyres worn on the innside edge

play in nearside stearing rack inner joint

Fail 22 Jul 2015 159,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

center of exhaust deteriorated

nearside and offside front tyres worn on the innside edge

Fail 16 Oct 2014 159,560 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

center of exhaust deteriorated

front offside and nearside front tyres worn on the innside edge

Pass 28 Oct 2013 149,106 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear box mounting brackets corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2012 137,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2012 137,465 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Fail 8 Nov 2011 124,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 124,539 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 124,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front brake discs are in a poor condition

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 111,905 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 111,900 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside parking brake making grinding noise

offside parking brake making grinding noise

Pass 14 Oct 2009 98,893 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 98,885 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 82,717 miles

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

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

body damage nearside rear

Fail 14 Oct 2008 82,717 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

body damage nearside rear

Pass 18 Oct 2007 65,451 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 65,317 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 45,832 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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OE53 ZGT is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OE53 ZGT, 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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OE53 ZGT is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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