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ST53 FVD

2003 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,597 mi
Last recorded138,597 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 FVD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 138,597 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

exhaust centre and rear badly corroded

minor damage

play rear roll bar bushes

play steering

Pass 22 Jul 2015 130,515 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Jul 2015 130,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Aug 2014 118,445 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 110,341 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 102,882 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 102,882 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 93,317 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 93,317 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 83,646 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 73,417 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 62,070 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 54,868 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 40,679 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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ST53 FVD is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ST53 FVD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST53 FVD registered?

ST53 FVD is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is ST53 FVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 FVD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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