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FX53 VGP

2003 Volvo XC70

Maroon Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

210,105 mi
Last recorded210,105 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 VGP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 210,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hbrake ex travel

rear shocks weak

Fail 26 Mar 2019 210,099 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both sides (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hbrake ex travel

rear shocks weak

Pass 21 Mar 2018 196,906 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 196,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 184,262 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 184,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 174,354 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge close to cords none exposed

oil leak engine

Fail 21 Mar 2016 174,354 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge close to cords none exposed

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

oil leak engine

Pass 27 Mar 2015 165,065 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 165,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 153,232 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 143,753 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 143,753 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 133,699 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 133,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 123,905 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 110,671 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 95,299 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 95,299 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 71,527 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 50,738 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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FX53 VGP is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Maroon with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FX53 VGP, 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 FX53 VGP registered?

FX53 VGP is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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