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2003 VOLVO XC70
General Information
- Registration OV53VMF
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model XC70
- Year 2003
- Colour Gold
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2401cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 29 Jun 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 203,325 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear 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))
- Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
9 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 199,460 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 193,089 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Foglight
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
14 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 186,026 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
6 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 176,585 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
11 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 164,445 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2019 29 Jun 202619 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 149,997 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 149,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 135,741 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- turbo intercooler blown
1 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 135,724 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- turbo intercooler blown
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 116,045 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
22 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 116,045 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
21 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 97,789 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
21 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 97,789 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
16 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 80,593 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
16 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 80,587 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,769 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,119 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2012 29 Jun 202622 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 54,056 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2011Advisory 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)
22 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 54,056 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
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)
13 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,305 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2010 29 Jun 202625 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,995 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2009 29 Jun 202623 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 32,482 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2007 29 Jun 202622 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 32,482 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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OV53VMF was registered on 2003-10-31
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