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RA53 FWG

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,390 mi
Last recorded147,390 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 FWG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 147,390 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 144,494 miles

Front headlamp wipers required

Fail 19 Apr 2016 144,494 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking NO 2 Injector union leaking retightened (7.2.3)

Front headlamp wipers required

Offside Front Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 136,554 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 127,704 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 has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 127,704 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 22 May 2012 115,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2011 109,267 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 109,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 96,479 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 96,479 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 82,140 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 82,140 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 68,802 miles

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

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

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

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

rear registration plate deteriorating!

Fail 29 Feb 2008 68,802 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

rear registration plate deteriorating!

Pass 5 Dec 2006 49,084 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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RA53 FWG is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RA53 FWG, 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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RA53 FWG is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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