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RG53 GHF

2003 Volvo XC70

Gold Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,777 mi
Last recorded176,777 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 GHF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 176,777 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust bracket broken and corroded but exhaust still supported

Fail 29 Apr 2015 176,777 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust bracket broken and corroded but exhaust still supported

Pass 12 Apr 2014 151,141 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 151,141 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 145,086 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 145,086 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 120,898 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 102,145 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 88,494 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 70,526 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 57,525 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 41,949 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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RG53 GHF is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RG53 GHF, 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 RG53 GHF registered?

RG53 GHF is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is RG53 GHF safe to buy?

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