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WP52 BNV

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

285,714 mi
Last recorded285,714 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 BNV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2019 285,714 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.19 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust any higher (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2018 277,738 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 268,537 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 202,703 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Oct 2016 202,692 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 193,450 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner rack joint has play in joint

Fail 7 Oct 2015 193,444 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner rack joint has play in joint

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 182,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

arch liners fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Oct 2014 182,008 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

arch liners fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Oct 2013 170,271 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 167,207 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 167,207 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 150,303 miles

slight play in both front steering arms

slight play in steering column

Pass 4 Jul 2011 131,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2010 114,642 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 91,426 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 85,963 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 70,533 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2007 56,538 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 42,683 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 42,683 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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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WP52 BNV is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WP52 BNV, 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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WP52 BNV is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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