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FP53 PMX

2003 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

147,356 mi
Last recorded147,356 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 PMX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 147,356 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose flange bolts corroded and box corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 143,322 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 143,315 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 138,948 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 134,659 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2020
Fail 12 Aug 2020

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2019
Fail 3 Aug 2019

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 118,175 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 112,490 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 107,459 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 107,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 100,979 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 98,680 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 93,877 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 152,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 136,162 miles

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

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

gear box leak

Pass 11 Nov 2010 120,288 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 105,017 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 105,017 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 90,449 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 75,618 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 59,337 miles

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

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

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

engine and gearbox oil leaks

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 PMX is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FP53 PMX, 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 FP53 PMX registered?

FP53 PMX is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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