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YY53 RVV

2003 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

187,880 mi
Last recorded187,880 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 RVV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 187,880 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge.

various metal brake pipes corroded.

various oil leaks.

various underside corroded.

Fail 21 Nov 2017 187,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge.

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

various metal brake pipes corroded.

various oil leaks.

various underside corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2016 180,335 miles

o/s/r light damaged n/s/r tyre low tread

Fail 21 Nov 2016 180,335 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r light damaged n/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 24 Nov 2015 171,005 miles

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

car mot with deflectors fitted to headlights

Pass 18 Nov 2014 162,593 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 162,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 152,940 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 143,934 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust slighty deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2012 143,934 miles

exhaust slighty deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2011 134,993 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 123,635 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 123,635 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 114,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 101,489 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 101,489 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 81,945 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 63,823 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 63,823 miles

Centre Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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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YY53 RVV is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YY53 RVV, 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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YY53 RVV is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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