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YE53 ZZM

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

197,924 mi
Last recorded197,924 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 ZZM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 197,924 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted restricting full inspection

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear prescribed areas corroded including associated suspension arms ( advanced corrosion)

Fail 29 Nov 2022 197,924 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted restricting full inspection

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear prescribed areas corroded including associated suspension arms ( advanced corrosion)

Pass 6 Nov 2021 196,374 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front brake slight bind

rear brake pipes swelling under plastic coating

Pass 6 Sep 2020 193,934 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

centre exhaust silencer deteriated

front fog lights inoperative

hand brake only met minimum standard efficiency

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroding under manufactures coating at rear

Fail 3 Sep 2020 193,934 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

centre exhaust silencer deteriated

front fog lights inoperative

hand brake only met minimum standard efficiency

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroding under manufactures coating at rear

Pass 26 Jun 2019 191,810 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2019 191,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine mounting bracket missing front lower (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres rubbing inner plastic wing covers on full lock scuffing tyres

centre silencer deteriated

long hand brake travell

n/s/r brake dust cover rubbing brake disc

rear tyres and n/s/f on 1.6 legal limit

Pass 30 May 2018 185,925 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 176,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 176,882 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 168,397 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 168,397 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

slight play from offside front inner steering joint

Pass 23 Mar 2015 162,143 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2015 162,143 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 156,217 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 144,963 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 144,962 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 133,307 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 119,418 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 87,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 87,563 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 68,148 miles

oil level below minimum

Fail 24 Nov 2008 68,144 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil level below minimum

Pass 5 Nov 2007 48,506 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 48,506 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 31,990 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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YE53 ZZM is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YE53 ZZM, 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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YE53 ZZM is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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