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VX53 YPZ

2003 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

178,550 mi
Last recorded178,550 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 YPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 178,550 miles

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))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 178,549 miles

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))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 157,831 miles

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))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 157,830 miles

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))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 145,024 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 145,020 miles

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))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 144,864 miles

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))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 144,864 miles

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 140,302 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 140,301 miles

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))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 135,602 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 131,201 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from intercooler. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 131,196 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 125,871 miles

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))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 125,871 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 120,827 miles

Offside Front Foglight not working.

Pass 11 Jan 2017 114,208 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 114,208 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 108,889 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 108,884 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 103,053 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 96,635 miles

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)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 96,630 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 90,069 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 83,678 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 77,823 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 70,234 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 59,600 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 44,784 miles

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

rear brake discs rusty

rear tyre side starting too crack

Pass 30 Nov 2007 39,362 miles

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 28,910 miles

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.

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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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.

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VX53 YPZ is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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