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FA03 EYT

2003 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

205,853 mi
Last recorded205,853 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 EYT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 205,853 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 198,845 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 185,919 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Silencer delamination

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 174,388 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 162,724 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 147,146 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2015 147,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 132,005 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 116,862 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 106,939 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 94,372 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 80,495 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 80,493 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 69,060 miles

Centre & rear exhaust brackets corroded

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Top engine mounting slightly split

Pass 10 Jun 2008 57,750 miles

Oil leak

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

slight play lower joint offside rear anti roll bar link

Fail 10 Jun 2008 57,750 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

slight play lower joint offside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 11 Jun 2007 47,408 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 34,282 miles

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 EYT is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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