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SW53 MDJ

2003 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

252,856 mi
Last recorded252,856 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 MDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 252,856 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 252,852 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 240,756 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 240,749 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 222,165 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 206,973 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 195,240 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 176,711 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear valve stems perished at base. (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 176,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear valve stems perished at base. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 157,282 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 136,854 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 124,702 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 110,845 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 110,845 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 94,964 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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SW53 MDJ is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SW53 MDJ, 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 SW53 MDJ registered?

SW53 MDJ is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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