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FP53 NZH

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

200,599 mi
Last recorded200,599 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 NZH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 200,599 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2016 190,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (forward facing) +(rear facing) lower arm rubber bushes play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm forward forward facing +rear facing rubber bushes play (2.4.G.2)

body work damaged to offside front door

centre exhaust box corroded

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

slight play in offside steering inner tie rod

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 16 May 2016 190,759 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres worn/bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (forward facing) +(rear facing) lower arm rubber bushes play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm forward forward facing +rear facing rubber bushes play (2.4.G.2)

body work damaged to offside front door

centre exhaust box corroded

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

slight play in offside steering inner tie rod

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 13 May 2015 180,802 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 180,802 miles

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 180,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

coolant leak

oil leak

rear stabiliser D bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2014 168,611 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 150,214 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak

water leak

Fail 4 May 2013 149,942 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

handbrake travel

oil leak

water leak

Pass 28 Apr 2012 128,978 miles

osf tyre wearing on inner

Fail 28 Apr 2012 128,978 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

osf tyre wearing on inner

Pass 29 Apr 2011 113,521 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2011 113,521 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2010 93,818 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front lower arms front bushes unbonding

both front wiper blades slightly worn

offside front lower arm rear bush unbonding

offside front tyre on legal limit

Fail 30 Apr 2010 93,818 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both front lower arms front bushes unbonding

both front wiper blades slightly worn

offside front lower arm rear bush unbonding

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 7 May 2009 76,113 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 68,439 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2006 44,334 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 44,334 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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FP53 NZH is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FP53 NZH, 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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FP53 NZH is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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