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RA53 FWN

2003 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,110 mi
Last recorded147,110 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 FWN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 147,110 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 139,847 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 132,862 miles

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

strong advisory that the nearside front tyre is worn to the limit

strong advisory that the nearside rear anti roll bar drop link is worn

Fail 12 Nov 2009 132,862 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

strong advisory that the nearside front tyre is worn to the limit

strong advisory that the nearside rear anti roll bar drop link is worn

Pass 5 Nov 2008 110,166 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 88,713 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 68,842 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 FWN is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RA53 FWN, 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 RA53 FWN registered?

RA53 FWN is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is RA53 FWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA53 FWN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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