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RV53 YYM

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

172,441 mi
Last recorded172,441 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 YYM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 172,441 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 157,304 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 152,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F fog light not working

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 142,285 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake disc face rusted

parking brake travel

some deteriation of o/s/f lower arm inner bush

Fail 29 Aug 2014 142,285 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake disc face rusted

parking brake travel

some deteriation of o/s/f lower arm inner bush

Pass 20 Aug 2013 133,811 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 133,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 124,079 miles

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

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

o/s/f side light dim

Pass 23 Aug 2012 124,079 miles

o/s/f side light dim

Pass 19 Aug 2011 115,499 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 115,499 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 104,036 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 104,036 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 92,917 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 92,917 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 79,324 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 79,324 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 64,849 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 49,553 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 YYM is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YYM, 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 YYM is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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