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SV53 HVN

2003 Volvo XC70

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,016 mi
Last recorded159,016 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 HVN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 159,016 miles

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears corrdoed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 158,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears corrdoed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 152,186 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 143,517 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 136,084 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 127,836 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 121,274 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 121,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 113,425 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 10 Sep 2018 100,696 miles

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 19 Oct 2017 89,882 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 89,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 76,776 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 76,776 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 72,252 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 72,252 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 67,823 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 67,823 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 62,300 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 62,300 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 55,857 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 55,792 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 51,742 miles

rear brake pads approx 60% worn

Pass 18 Oct 2010 47,284 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 42,886 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 36,589 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 32,223 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)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 25,592 miles

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

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

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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SV53 HVN is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SV53 HVN, 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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SV53 HVN is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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