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BT53 GYF

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

188,434 mi
Last recorded188,434 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 GYF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 188,434 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 188,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 186,647 miles

Nearside Front play in steering rack

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 183,387 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 183,275 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 177,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 177,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 168,462 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 162,313 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 159,271 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 154,314 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 148,472 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 145,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 145,303 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 145,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 145,303 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 141,324 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 141,324 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 129,543 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 105,901 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 105,901 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 83,957 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 83,957 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT LIFTING IN REAR TYRE TREADS

Pass 6 Nov 2007 65,995 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 65,995 miles

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

WIPERS POOR==BR FLUID LOW==OIL LEAK==FR DISCS WORN/PADS APPEAR LOW==RECC BRAKE INSP==FR TYRES WEARING INNER EDGES

Pass 14 Nov 2006 48,597 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 48,595 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

REAR TYRES 3MM AIR CON CONDENSER FINS POOR==

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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BT53 GYF is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 BT53 GYF, 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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What year was BT53 GYF registered?

BT53 GYF is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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