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FY53 ZJE

2003 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,404 mi
Last recorded99,404 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 99,404 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 98,616 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 97,906 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 96,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 94,614 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Fog light inoperative

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Oct 2021 94,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Fog light inoperative

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2020 92,902 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 91,850 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 88,489 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 88,489 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 84,870 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 80,415 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 76,612 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 71,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 65,566 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 59,479 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 53,751 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 53,751 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 47,786 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 47,742 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 40,461 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 33,915 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 27,232 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 20,560 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 ZJE is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ZJE, 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 FY53 ZJE registered?

FY53 ZJE is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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