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BG53 FWL

2003 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,297 mi
Last recorded104,297 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 FWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 104,297 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output only just got beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp only just got beam pattern and also has a hole in the glass lens (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

srs service indicator indictor showing service but no air bag warning lamp on air bag warning lamp working as it should

Fail 19 Dec 2016 104,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front headlamp has a hole in it

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear antiroll bar link bar d bushes and antiroll bar links slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake pedal rubber worn and split

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

srs service indicator on but air bag light works ok

Pass 21 Dec 2015 91,551 miles

airbag service light on

front brake pads 80% worn approx

slight knock in steering operation

Fail 21 Dec 2015 91,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

airbag service light on

front brake pads 80% worn approx

slight knock in steering operation

Pass 27 Dec 2014 83,412 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 74,004 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside headlamp stone chipped

Pass 17 Dec 2012 66,794 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 66,794 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 59,156 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 59,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 51,462 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 51,462 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 16 Dec 2009 44,637 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 44,623 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 39,124 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 32,199 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 24,365 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 FWL is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BG53 FWL, 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 FWL registered?

BG53 FWL is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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