MOT Status
ValidMileage
178,550 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component suspect steering rack/pipe (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component suspect steering rack/pipe (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge, slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component suspect rack/pipe (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge, slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component suspect rack/pipe (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged mounting bracket (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from intercooler. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Foglight not working.
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release not releasing (5.2.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs rusty
rear tyre side starting too crack
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?
Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
VX53 YPZ is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VX53 YPZ, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of VX53 YPZ?
You can check the full history of VX53 YPZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was VX53 YPZ registered?
VX53 YPZ is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 October 2003.
Is VX53 YPZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for VX53 YPZ shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VX53 YPZ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VX53 YPZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.