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VE03 FCG

2003 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

214,370 mi
Last recorded214,370 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 FCG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 214,370 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 208,791 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 202,837 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 199,682 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 193,063 miles

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

Rear both sides brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2017 184,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 184,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 175,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 168,321 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 157,722 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 157,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 150,167 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 142,386 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 142,375 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 132,542 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 132,542 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 31 Aug 2010 124,050 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 124,050 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 114,302 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 114,302 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 105,396 miles

Nearside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2007 92,790 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 76,485 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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VE03 FCG is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VE03 FCG, 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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VE03 FCG is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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