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YR53 UJA

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,806 mi
Last recorded186,806 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 UJA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 186,806 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 183,040 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 183,040 miles

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

Central Front Lower Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F tyre, outer sidewall - damaged.

Pass 11 Jul 2024 180,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 180,700 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 177,284 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inside surfaces

Fail 4 Jul 2023 177,284 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

both front brake discs corroded on inside surfaces

Pass 6 Jul 2022 174,443 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 171,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread depth on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread depth on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 171,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread depth on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread depth on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 168,394 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 168,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush ( body ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 165,819 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 162,622 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 162,622 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

note : steering rack damaged at N/S

Pass 7 Jul 2017 159,696 miles

N/S/F tyre, low tread depth on outside edge

Fail 6 Jul 2017 159,696 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from pump (2.3.3b)

N/S/F tyre, low tread depth on outside edge

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

Pass 18 May 2016 155,488 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 155,488 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 151,896 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 151,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 144,526 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Jan 2014 144,526 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Jan 2013 136,339 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 136,339 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake disc's badly worn and corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 130,846 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 123,726 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 113,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 99,178 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 99,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 82,260 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 57,709 miles

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

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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YR53 UJA is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YR53 UJA, 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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YR53 UJA is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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