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FG53 FWV

2003 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

256,882 mi
Last recorded256,882 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 FWV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 256,882 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 251,822 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 243,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 232,405 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 232,313 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 224,174 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 217,128 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 208,446 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 208,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 199,245 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 191,800 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 191,795 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

exhaust support bracket broken of but exhaust still surcure

Pass 16 Oct 2013 183,435 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 178,333 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 173,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2010 168,164 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 157,588 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 136,667 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 136,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 104,831 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 104,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 70,332 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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FG53 FWV is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FG53 FWV, 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 FG53 FWV registered?

FG53 FWV is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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