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AM53 FFL

2003 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

186,695 mi
Last recorded186,695 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 FFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 186,695 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 186,562 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 180,257 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 180,252 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Water leak.

Pass 10 Oct 2015 169,165 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 169,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 158,382 miles

head lamp wiper rubbers splitting

o/s/f head lamp lenze slightly cracked

rear inner pads wearing thin

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Sep 2013 156,002 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 156,002 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 154,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

advise offside front headlight lens cracked

Fail 3 Oct 2012 154,014 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

advise offside front headlight lens cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2011 145,690 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside headlight has slight damage

Fail 12 Sep 2011 145,685 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside headlight has slight damage

Pass 22 Sep 2010 136,163 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

knock from front suspension when driven over rollers

o/s headlight lense cracked

Fail 20 Sep 2010 136,163 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

knock from front suspension when driven over rollers

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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AM53 FFL is a 2003 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 110,133 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 V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM53 FFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AM53 FFL registered?

AM53 FFL is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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