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OY53 RNJ

2003 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,907 mi
Last recorded138,907 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 RNJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 138,907 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 138,907 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam both (1.7.4a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 131,303 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 131,303 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 123,515 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 123,515 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)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 116,413 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 108,882 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 108,882 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 102,423 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 102,423 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 95,632 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 90,581 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 82,892 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 82,876 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 75,063 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 75,031 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 60,168 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 44,924 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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OY53 RNJ is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OY53 RNJ, 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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OY53 RNJ is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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