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FY52 AYB

2003 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

215,736 mi
Last recorded215,736 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 AYB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 215,736 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 207,478 miles

Offside Front steering rack has play

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner tread

front diff bearing has play

Fail 14 Mar 2022 207,478 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rubber is split and worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on both inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front steering rack has play

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner tread

front diff bearing has play

hand brake travel is high

n/s and o/s front engine mounts have gone soft

Pass 9 Mar 2021 198,851 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Nearside Rear brake disc is scored

engine is damp of oil

play in the steering rack o/s front

Pass 9 Mar 2020 196,974 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc is scored

play in the steering rack o/s front

Fail 6 Mar 2020 193,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc is scored

play in the steering rack o/s front

Pass 11 Mar 2019 181,175 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 181,175 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on both edges and cracking on the tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner tread and has a cut in the sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

engine has a slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2018 171,937 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

slight play in steering rack o/s front

Fail 10 Jan 2018 171,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

hand brake travel is high

slight play in steering rack o/s front

Pass 22 Dec 2016 157,270 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 157,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 146,510 miles

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

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

both front wishbone rear bushes are starting to split

front brake pads are worn

play in steering rack o/s front

wiper blades

Fail 20 Nov 2015 146,510 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both front wishbone rear bushes are starting to split

front brake pads are worn

play in steering rack o/s front

wiper blades

Pass 7 Oct 2014 132,687 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 132,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 122,872 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 122,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 106,475 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 106,475 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 91,025 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 91,025 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2010 79,300 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 70,637 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 70,637 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 62,878 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 40,471 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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FY52 AYB is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 FY52 AYB, 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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FY52 AYB is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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