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FP03 EEJ

2003 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

178,988 mi
Last recorded178,988 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 EEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 178,988 miles

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Pass 7 Aug 2025 170,818 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 163,466 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 156,414 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 149,508 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 142,377 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 135,137 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 135,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2019 131,298 miles

park brake lever high in operation

Pass 8 Aug 2018 128,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre perished & split through tread

Pass 18 Aug 2017 125,820 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 123,712 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Aug 2015 121,982 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 119,046 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 119,015 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 116,820 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 112,072 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 104,084 miles

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

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

both front discs pitted and corroded

osr link rod worn

Pass 27 Sep 2011 104,084 miles

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

both front discs pitted and corroded

osr link rod worn

Pass 6 Oct 2010 96,305 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 86,687 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 86,687 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 77,034 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 67,295 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 56,325 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 49,393 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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FP03 EEJ is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FP03 EEJ, 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 FP03 EEJ registered?

FP03 EEJ is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 9 April 2003.

Is FP03 EEJ safe to buy?

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