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VN53 LLJ

2003 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

256,620 mi
Last recorded256,620 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 256,620 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 256,616 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 252,914 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 252,729 miles

Central Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 248,379 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 242,742 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 232,582 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 232,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 225,839 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 214,251 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 204,224 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 195,268 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 195,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2013 185,316 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 177,602 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 168,499 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 160,476 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 150,470 miles

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

off side front anti roll bar link slightly worn

Pass 1 Dec 2008 138,997 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 130,583 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 123,445 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2006 123,445 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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VN53 LLJ 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 77.3%.

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 VN53 LLJ, 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 LLJ is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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