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VN53 CWJ

2003 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,027 mi
Last recorded178,027 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 CWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 178,027 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 176,115 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 172,436 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear passenger bench seat not fitted at time of test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Oct 2018 167,163 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 160,293 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 160,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 148,596 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 137,529 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 127,132 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 121,381 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 109,263 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 96,479 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 79,932 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 59,403 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2009 59,403 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 51,022 miles

handbrake travel high,still has reserve travel left.

rear exhaust brackets broken ex still secure

Fail 27 Oct 2008 51,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

handbrake travel high,still has reserve travel left.

rear exhaust brackets broken ex still secure

Fail 10 Oct 2007 38,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 38,194 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 22,015 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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VN53 CWJ is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN53 CWJ, 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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VN53 CWJ is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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