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SV53 YOL

2003 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

185,928 mi
Last recorded185,928 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 YOL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 185,928 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 175,983 miles

advise number plate reae

Pass 30 Oct 2021 169,093 miles

advise tyers front low advise rear plates

Pass 3 Nov 2020 162,466 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 154,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear lower arm inner bushes perished

centre exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2019 153,989 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear lower arm inner bushes perished

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2018 148,204 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 148,204 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 142,213 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on the outer edge.

offside rear shock absorber has a misting of oil,

Pass 20 Oct 2016 134,866 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 127,094 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 115,294 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 110,634 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 105,964 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 97,961 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 97,961 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 91,902 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 84,117 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 84,091 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 75,513 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 61,717 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 43,831 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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SV53 YOL is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SV53 YOL, 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 SV53 YOL registered?

SV53 YOL is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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