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FY03 OEC

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

136,597 mi
Last recorded136,597 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 OEC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 136,597 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 136,344 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 135,852 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 135,041 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 134,848 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 134,597 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 132,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease seeping out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 126,725 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 120,483 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 114,174 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 114,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 102,745 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 90,243 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 78,653 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 78,653 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 74,863 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 74,863 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 67,597 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 67,597 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 61,630 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

near side front wiper blade split but still clearing screen

off side rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2010 54,423 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2009 45,194 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 44,964 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 38,919 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 30,158 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 30,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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FY03 OEC is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FY03 OEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY03 OEC registered?

FY03 OEC is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is FY03 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY03 OEC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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