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WA53 VPY

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,084 mi
Last recorded138,084 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 VPY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 138,084 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 138,084 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 131,859 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 123,776 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 113,149 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 113,149 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 105,089 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 105,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2012 97,527 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 86,668 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 74,182 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 61,005 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 50,519 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 42,166 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE. †REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN. †FRONT BRAKES WORN.

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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WA53 VPY is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WA53 VPY, 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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What year was WA53 VPY registered?

WA53 VPY is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is WA53 VPY safe to buy?

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