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FG53 OZR

2003 Volvo XC70

Gold Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

149,374 mi
Last recorded149,374 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 OZR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 149,374 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2024 141,585 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 134,383 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2023 134,377 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 125,464 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 125,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 117,713 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 117,635 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 104,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 86,012 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 82,911 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 79,221 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 74,048 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 69,950 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 63,487 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded.

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 63,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear brake discs corroded.

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 60,996 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 60,889 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 56,233 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 56,233 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 50,483 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 50,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 43,120 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 43,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 33,012 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 24,973 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 OZR is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OZR, 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 OZR registered?

FG53 OZR is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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