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BG53 FRX

2003 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,200 mi
Last recorded129,200 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 FRX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 129,200 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust system is still secure

Pass 11 Oct 2012 118,850 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 118,848 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s rear side light brighter than o/s

Pass 25 Oct 2011 106,358 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 106,358 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside front brake hose deteriorated,there appears to be a split deep enough to reach the cords,however the position of this split is not clearly visable without wheel removal, further investigation strongly recommended

Pass 20 Oct 2010 88,414 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 88,414 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 73,106 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 41,075 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 31,536 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 28,870 miles

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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BG53 FRX is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG53 FRX, 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 BG53 FRX registered?

BG53 FRX is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BG53 FRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 FRX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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