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PY53 GHH

2003 Volvo XC70

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,208 mi
Last recorded145,208 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 GHH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 145,208 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 137,259 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 129,362 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 120,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 110,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 99,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre scrubbed and worn low! tra out?

o/s head lamp wiper not working

oil level on min mark.

Fail 24 Jan 2013 99,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre scrubbed and worn low! tra out?

o/s head lamp wiper not working

oil level on min mark.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 88,775 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear number plate starting to discolour

Fail 6 Jan 2012 88,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 26 Jan 2011 79,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front brake discs are lipped

Fail 25 Jan 2011 79,090 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front brake discs are lipped

Pass 21 Jan 2010 67,880 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 58,388 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 50,077 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 50,077 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Jan 2007 39,662 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 39,662 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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PY53 GHH is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PY53 GHH, 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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PY53 GHH is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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