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P525 GNU

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

263,310 mi
Last recorded263,310 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 GNU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 263,310 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Rear tyre low inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2023 263,310 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Rear tyre low inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2022 254,802 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 254,802 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 244,937 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 240,978 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 240,978 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 233,368 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 219,933 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 202,745 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 202,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 190,610 miles

ADVANCED WEAR FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES

Fail 15 May 2015 171,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2015 171,593 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 162,027 miles

Fuel flap hinge broken

Top engine mount bush worn

Transfer box leaking slightly

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

Fail 9 May 2014 162,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fuel flap hinge broken

Top engine mount bush worn

Transfer box leaking slightly

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 156,041 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 148,000 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn low

Fail 9 Apr 2010 116,695 miles

O/S/F INNER STEERING ARM JOINT SLIGHT PLAY

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 116,695 miles

O/S/F INNER STEERING ARM JOINT SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 18 Mar 2009 93,292 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 81,392 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 81,392 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 68,444 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 49,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 49,751 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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P525 GNU 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 65.4%.

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 P525 GNU, 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 P525 GNU registered?

P525 GNU is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 7 April 2003.

Is P525 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P525 GNU shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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