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RY53 WJD

2003 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,986 mi
Last recorded192,986 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 WJD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 192,986 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 192,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear lamp unit broke (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 178,366 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 178,354 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 167,473 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 160,502 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 160,433 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 160,430 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 153,553 miles

Slight wear in nearside rear anti roll bar link

Two exhaust mountings broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 11 Sep 2013 142,472 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 141,494 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 141,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 134,144 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 134,144 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SRS light on

Service light on

Pass 13 Jul 2011 126,138 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 115,984 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 115,984 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

nrf 4 5 4 osf 5 5 5 nsr 2 3 3 osr 2 3 3 215 65 16 pir scorpion str ms

Pass 3 Mar 2009 106,233 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 71,798 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 71,798 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 53,677 miles

engine oil level near minimum limits

plastic sill covers fitted

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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RY53 WJD is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RY53 WJD, 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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RY53 WJD is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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