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VK53 YHH

2003 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

200,550 mi
Last recorded200,550 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 YHH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 200,550 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 195,580 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front lens slight damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2017 191,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 184,185 miles

All standard equipment guards fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 175,325 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 167,621 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 160,908 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 151,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

front wipers worn

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 9 Oct 2012 151,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front wipers worn

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 5 Oct 2011 142,391 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 142,391 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 133,062 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 133,062 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 121,897 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 121,886 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 110,684 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 96,725 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 78,417 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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VK53 YHH 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 VK53 YHH, 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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VK53 YHH is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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