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OV53 ZVC

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

173,804 mi
Last recorded173,804 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 ZVC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 173,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 173,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 157,861 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 157,861 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 151,050 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 151,050 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 148,048 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wiper blade rubber missing, but clearing screen effectively

Pass 8 Nov 2017 145,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 145,074 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play Inner steering arm/steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 142,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front wiper blade smeary.

Oil level getting low.

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

Slight movement in nearside front steering rack inner knuckle joint.

Slight movement in offside front steering rack inner knuckle joint.

Fail 11 Nov 2016 147,163 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear bracket broken. (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front wiper blade smeary.

Oil level getting low.

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

Slight movement in nearside front steering rack inner knuckle joint.

Slight movement in offside front steering rack inner knuckle joint.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 136,600 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 124,017 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 124,007 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on tread shoulders

Pass 21 Nov 2013 112,691 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 99,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 99,980 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 89,336 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 89,336 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 77,777 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 68,453 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 68,453 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 56,613 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 44,423 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2007 44,423 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2006 34,567 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 ZVC is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OV53 ZVC, 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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OV53 ZVC is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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