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FP53 YZN

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

213,719 mi
Last recorded213,719 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 213,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 213,693 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 207,826 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 199,897 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 199,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective blade missing (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear wiper deteriated

Pass 21 Oct 2015 188,606 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 188,606 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 177,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 177,385 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 166,691 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 155,084 miles

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

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

center exhaust mounts broken/corroded

slight play in nearside front hub assembly

slight play in offside front hub assembly

Pass 20 Oct 2011 138,342 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 138,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 124,789 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 111,359 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 111,359 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 96,488 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 96,488 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 72,303 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 45,942 miles

offside rear upper sidelight not working.

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 YZN is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YZN, 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 YZN is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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