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RF53 JCO

2003 Volvo XC70

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,284 mi
Last recorded149,284 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 JCO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 149,284 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL x 4 in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 149,283 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL x 4 in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 145,099 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Nov 2019 145,097 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Nov 2018 141,039 miles

Front tyres worn at edges

Fail 9 Nov 2018 141,032 miles

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

Front tyres worn at edges

Pass 17 Nov 2017 133,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

hand brake cables rubbing on rear roll bar links

Fail 17 Nov 2017 133,230 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

hand brake cables rubbing on rear roll bar links

Pass 18 Nov 2016 114,440 miles

Hand brake cables rubbing on antiroll bar links

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 114,439 miles

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

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine management light on

Hand brake cables rubbing on antiroll bar links

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 101,955 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to show white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to show white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 93,440 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 89,256 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 83,835 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 83,835 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 79,327 miles

front discs have small rust bands on inside faces

front wipers poor just pass

rear discs faces are rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2010 73,608 miles

front discs have small lip on inside edge

rear brake discs have surface rust

rear exhaust box hangers very rusty

Fail 30 Oct 2009 67,061 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

small cut in offside rear tyre not down to cords but quite deep

Pass 30 Oct 2009 67,061 miles

small cut in offside rear tyre not down to cords but quite deep

Pass 31 Oct 2008 59,038 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 59,063 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 48,973 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 48,973 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 39,960 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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RF53 JCO is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RF53 JCO, 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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RF53 JCO is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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