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OU53 WDR

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

206,113 mi
Last recorded206,113 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 WDR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 206,113 miles

Brake fluid level is slightly low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes are deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes are deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and bald on the inner tread / shoulder area (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine is leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 206,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine is leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid level is slightly low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes are deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes are deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and bald on the inner tread / shoulder area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2019 206,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 203,596 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 203,569 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 201,538 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 192,445 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 182,796 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 173,118 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 161,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 149,514 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 149,514 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 138,006 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 124,265 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 111,990 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 99,185 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 88,312 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 76,216 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 WDR is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OU53 WDR, 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 WDR registered?

OU53 WDR is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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