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OV53 VNP

2003 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,833 mi
Last recorded188,833 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 VNP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 188,833 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 186,920 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 186,920 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 180,273 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 180,273 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 178,045 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 175,726 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 173,039 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 168,675 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 161,750 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 161,744 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 155,952 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 155,928 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 148,816 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 144,298 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 137,710 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 127,807 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 115,761 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked but still ok

Pass 11 Oct 2011 103,395 miles

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

Unable to check rear seatbelts as seats folded down.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 91,909 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 77,036 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 61,562 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 48,236 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 33,318 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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OV53 VNP is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OV53 VNP, 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 OV53 VNP registered?

OV53 VNP is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is OV53 VNP safe to buy?

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