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WJ53 SSZ

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

175,534 mi
Last recorded175,534 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 SSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 175,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R number plate light dim

Fail 31 Aug 2012 175,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R number plate light dim

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 162,757 miles

both front brake discs worn

both front flexy hoses perished, but not showing canvas

both headlamps have a weak pattern

front brake pads very low

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2011 162,757 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front brake discs worn

both front flexy hoses perished, but not showing canvas

both headlamps have a weak pattern

front brake pads very low

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2010 151,735 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 151,735 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 141,489 miles

nearside and offside front flexy hoses starting to crack

nearside and offside rear discs showing signs of wear

Fail 10 Sep 2009 141,489 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside and offside front flexy hoses starting to crack

nearside and offside rear discs showing signs of wear

Pass 26 Aug 2008 129,355 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 129,355 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside and offside rear discs showing signs of wear

Pass 30 Aug 2007 109,644 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 115,457 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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WJ53 SSZ is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 WJ53 SSZ, 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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WJ53 SSZ is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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