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RL52 TVF

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

199,092 mi
Last recorded199,092 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 TVF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 199,092 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 192,597 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 188,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 184,394 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 180,512 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 180,442 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 174,811 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2021 174,808 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2020 171,473 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened anti roll bar corroded but serviceable (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from turbo feed pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on wear bars on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play in lower arm ball joint but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to wear bars on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 165,365 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured losing its colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured losing its colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 157,425 miles

Front wiper rubbers deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear and offside tyres deteriorated

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 157,408 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front wiper rubbers deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear and offside tyres deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 153,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 150,219 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 150,219 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 145,361 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 141,311 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 137,689 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2012 137,687 miles

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 133,569 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 133,569 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 128,521 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 128,521 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 120,561 miles

N/S Front position lamp dim.

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

Whine detected on road test...not noted against wheel bearings.

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 120,561 miles

N/S Front position lamp dim.

Whine detected on road test...not noted against wheel bearings.

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 108,971 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 96,586 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 92,300 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 92,262 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 89,938 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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RL52 TVF is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RL52 TVF, 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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RL52 TVF is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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