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FY53 FFU

2003 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

220,449 mi
Last recorded220,449 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 FFU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 220,449 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

offside rear parking brake low effort

Fail 12 May 2024 220,449 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

offside rear parking brake low effort

Pass 26 Apr 2023 209,690 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 209,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 198,065 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside headlight image poor

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 188,497 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2021 188,344 miles

Position lamp not working Nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded and rear mounting broken

Pass 14 Sep 2020 176,656 miles

power steering pipe kinked

Fail 14 Sep 2020 176,656 miles

power steering pipe kinked

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 155,381 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipes expanded under outer coating

Exhaust system corroded

Long parking brake travel

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 133,058 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 124,321 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 124,232 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 May 2016 113,183 miles

rear exhaust mntng broken

Fail 19 May 2016 113,183 miles

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

rear exhaust mntng broken

Pass 7 May 2015 102,180 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 92,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 83,699 miles

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

rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2012 69,560 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 60,113 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 51,098 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 19 Jan 2009 42,973 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 42,973 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 35,431 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 27,584 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 25,854 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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FY53 FFU is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FY53 FFU, 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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FY53 FFU is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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