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WR53 UKY

2003 Volvo XC70

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

190,932 mi
Last recorded190,932 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 UKY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 190,932 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 188,330 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Nov 2020 188,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2019 187,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fuel cap seal perished but still providing a seal

Pass 13 Nov 2018 185,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

covers obscuring some components

fuel cap seal perished slightly

Fail 13 Nov 2018 185,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

covers obscuring some components

fuel cap seal perished slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2017 182,602 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 182,594 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 177,768 miles

Front advise front pads

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear advise rear exhaust box support

Pass 10 Nov 2015 165,231 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering joint has slight play

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 165,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Inner steering joint has slight play

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 152,620 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 137,781 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 122,286 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 106,516 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 10 Nov 2010 94,255 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 81,089 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 81,089 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 67,200 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 53,230 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 38,895 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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WR53 UKY is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WR53 UKY, 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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WR53 UKY is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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