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OU53 BFO

2003 Volvo XC70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

86,083 mi
Last recorded86,083 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 BFO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 86,083 miles

covers fitted masking testable items

Fail 22 Jul 2022 86,083 miles

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

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

covers fitted masking testable items

Pass 30 Sep 2021 82,827 miles

covers fitted masking some testable items

covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 29 Sep 2021 82,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

covers fitted masking some testable items

exhaust has a slight exhaust blow

Pass 8 Oct 2020 77,862 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 77,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 73,578 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underside age related surface corrosion

under trays and engine covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 16 Sep 2019 73,577 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust box corroded

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underside age related surface corrosion

under trays and engine covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 2 Oct 2018 69,556 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded and slight blow

Fail 2 Oct 2018 69,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded and slight blow

Pass 10 Oct 2017 65,748 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some vehicle checks

Fail 9 Oct 2017 65,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some vehicle checks

Pass 4 Oct 2016 61,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate poor condition

Fail 4 Oct 2016 61,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front number plate poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2015 57,326 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 53,686 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 50,849 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 46,853 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 42,629 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 42,629 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 38,422 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 34,436 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,827 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 27,073 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 23,187 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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OU53 BFO is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OU53 BFO, 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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OU53 BFO is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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