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FA03 EYB

2003 Volvo XC70

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,189 mi
Last recorded123,189 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 EYB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 123,189 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 117,868 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 111,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 111,266 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 104,373 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both Rear Drive Shafts Corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2022 104,373 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both Rear Drive Shafts Corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Nov 2021 97,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated close to excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and cracking

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated close to excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 95,528 miles

Front Coil spring slight corrosion

Rear Trailing arm bushes slight deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2019 93,687 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear park brake requires adjustment/repair

tyres low tread

Pass 10 Dec 2018 90,857 miles

Nearside Front position dim

Pass 13 Dec 2017 87,006 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 87,006 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front dim

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)

Rear park brake requires adjustment

Pass 14 Dec 2016 83,842 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 83,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 80,126 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged require replacment (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged require replacment (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 77,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 77,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 74,669 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 71,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 69,065 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

park brake noisy on applicaition

Pass 16 Dec 2010 63,764 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 56,960 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 49,667 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 41,523 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 41,523 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 29,809 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 29,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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)

oil leak

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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FA03 EYB is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA03 EYB, 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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FA03 EYB is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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