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2003 VOLVO XC70
General Information
- Registration LD53FXM
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model XC70
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2521cc
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- Expired 27 Sep 2025
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 242,315 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak
20 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 237,742 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
18 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 237,740 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Buckle inoprative (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 233,668 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Unable to test all rear belts due to load
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
20 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 219,928 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight Shimmer from Front Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
14 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 219,864 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid and Rear Section required (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Fuel Filler door doesnt shut
17 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 211,297 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear diff oil leak
- Nearside Rear Tyre outer edge worn
- Nearside Front Fog lamp not operating
13 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 211,292 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear diff oil leak
- Nearside Rear Tyre outer edge worn
- Nearside Front Fog lamp not operating
8 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 202,260 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
8 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 202,260 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Faded (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
13 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 193,229 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
12 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 193,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
19 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 185,806 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2017 7 Jun 202619 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 185,806 MI
7 Jun 202611 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 178,828 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
11 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 178,828 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
12 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 172,970 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
21 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 163,563 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2014 7 Jun 202620 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 163,562 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
21 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 153,911 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2013 7 Jun 202621 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 153,911 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
23 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 141,033 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 141,033 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
17 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 127,803 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 127,802 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 115,547 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 115,546 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 101,778 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2009 7 Jun 202624 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 101,778 MI
7 Jun 202626 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 84,983 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2008 7 Jun 202624 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 64,138 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 64,138 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LD53FXM was registered on 2003-11-28
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