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SN53 VTC

2003 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

188,676 mi
Last recorded188,676 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 VTC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 188,676 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 188,676 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower fog light not working

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 180,329 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 173,498 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 166,333 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil Leak

Pass 15 Dec 2017 160,055 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 146,661 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2015 127,301 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 103,475 miles

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

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

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

both front wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 29 Nov 2014 103,475 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 7 Dec 2013 81,773 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013 81,773 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 58,213 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2011 42,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 42,157 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 33,199 miles

offside front fog light damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2008 27,771 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 24,529 miles

Oil leak at o/s of engine.

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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SN53 VTC is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SN53 VTC, 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 SN53 VTC registered?

SN53 VTC is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is SN53 VTC safe to buy?

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