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FG53 PBF

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,806 mi
Last recorded123,806 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 PBF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 123,806 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 123,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

centre exhaust mount broken one side

Pass 8 Nov 2012 118,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f brake disk coroded on inner face

rear wiper smeering

service warning lamp on

Fail 6 Nov 2012 118,785 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f brake disk coroded on inner face

rear wiper smeering

service warning lamp on

Pass 13 Sep 2011 112,389 miles

Front discs lipped

Nearside and Offside front lower arm suspension bushes slightly perished

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 13 Sep 2011 112,389 miles

Front discs lipped

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

Nearside and Offside front lower arm suspension bushes slightly perished

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

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 8 Oct 2010 106,785 miles

Centre rear exhaust mounts corroded away

Front discs lipped

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

Nearside front fog light inop

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 106,785 miles

Centre rear exhaust mounts corroded away

Front discs lipped

Nearside front fog light inop

Fail 28 Sep 2009 98,054 miles

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

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

Front discs lipped

Nearside front tyre 3-4mm

Pass 28 Sep 2009 98,054 miles

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

Front discs lipped

Nearside front tyre 3-4mm

Pass 15 Sep 2008 82,857 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 82,857 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 62,401 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 62,401 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 46,607 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 46,607 miles

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

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

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

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 PBF is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PBF, 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 PBF registered?

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

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