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OU53 VYH

2003 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,855 mi
Last recorded158,855 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 VYH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 158,855 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 158,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 141,621 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 141,621 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 127,720 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 127,685 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 118,972 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 108,226 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 95,765 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 84,872 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2006 76,454 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 76,454 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 VYH is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU53 VYH, 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 OU53 VYH registered?

OU53 VYH is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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