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RV53 AVX

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

133,979 mi
Last recorded133,979 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 AVX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 133,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 121,796 miles

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

Central EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION OUTER SKIN CORRODING AWAY.

DIFFERENT SIZW TYRES FRONT TO REAR,FRONTS= 215-60X16H,REAR=215-65X16H

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 121,796 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure REAR EXHAUST BOX HANGER RUSTED OFF,ADVISE WELD BACK ON. (6.1.2 (a))

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

Central EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION OUTER SKIN CORRODING AWAY.

DIFFERENT SIZW TYRES FRONT TO REAR,FRONTS= 215-60X16H,REAR=215-65X16H

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 107,794 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 107,742 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust box mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly binding and been hot worn pads more than nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

small stone chip in drivers zone

Pass 21 Jan 2019 103,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Fail 17 Jan 2019 103,592 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Pass 19 Jan 2018 99,387 miles

Exhaust poor condition.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (x2) (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (x2) (1.4.A.2f)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (x2) (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 99,387 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (x2) (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust poor condition.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (x2) (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (x2) (1.4.A.2f)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (x2) (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 95,848 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 95,848 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 90,698 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 90,698 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 86,410 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 80,849 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 80,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 75,232 miles

hand brake lever high traval

Fail 5 Mar 2013 75,232 miles

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

hand brake lever high traval

Pass 24 Feb 2012 69,461 miles

n/s/r tyre slight wear outer edge

Fail 28 Feb 2011 63,619 miles

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

exhaust rear mount broken poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2011 63,619 miles

exhaust rear mount broken poor condition

Fail 5 Mar 2010 56,746 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 56,746 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 49,209 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 46,344 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 37,991 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 30,499 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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RV53 AVX is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 RV53 AVX, 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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RV53 AVX is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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